Systems Administrator

VAE INC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VAE, Inc. is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a DISA program. The role covers Linux, Windows Server, and Solaris administration, plus virtualization and IAM infrastructure. Fort Meade, MD based with no telework, five days on-site.

The candidate will bring deep operational knowledge across server OSs and apply methodical root-cause troubleshooting to resolve complex interdependent system issues.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent).
• Ability to work onsite at Fort Meade, MD five days a week; no telework.
• Deep operational knowledge of Linux and/or Windows Server; Solaris experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Manage VMware and Teradici VDI virtualization platforms.
• Create and maintain Active Directory accounts; perform ongoing AD maintenance.
• Configure and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and MFA structures.
• Patch, harden, and maintain Windows, Linux, and Solaris servers.
• Document system configurations and standard operating procedures.
• Support IAM processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access reviews.
• Perform root-cause analysis across interdependent hardware and software systems.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Solaris

Active Directory

Group Policy

MFA

Patching

Virtualization

Root-cause analysis

Identity and Access Management

Tools

VMware

Teradici VDI

PowerShell

Job description

VAE, Inc. is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a DISA program. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Linux, Windows Server, and Solaris systems, hypervisor and virtualization environments, and identity and access management infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring deep operational knowledge across server operating systems and apply methodical, root-cause troubleshooting to resolve complex issues spanning interdependent hardware and software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux and/or Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Manage hypervisor and virtualization platforms, including VMware and Teradici VDI.
• Create Active Directory accounts, grant permissions, and perform ongoing AD maintenance.
• Configure and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and modern multi-factor authentication structures.
• Administer Windows, Linux, and Solaris servers, applying deep expertise in at least one platform.
• Apply methodical root-cause analysis to resolve complex issues across interdependent hardware and software systems.
• Support identity and access management processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and periodic access reviews.
• Perform routine patching, hardening, and maintenance across managed systems.
• Document system configurations and standard operating procedures.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent).
• Ability to work in Fort Meade, MD 5 days a week. No opportunities for telework.
• Deep operational knowledge of Linux ecosystems and/or Microsoft Windows Server.
• Experience managing hypervisors such as VMware or Teradici VDI.
• Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policies (GPO), and modern multi-factor authentication structures.
• Experience creating Active Directory accounts, granting permissions, and performing ongoing maintenance.
• Windows, Linux, and Solaris server experience, with expertise in at least one.
• Demonstrated methodical root-cause analysis when tracking down complex bugs across interdependent hardware and software systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Experience administering Solaris in a production enterprise environment.
• Experience in DoD or federal systems administration.

The VAE,Inc. pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyÂand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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