Systems Administrator

Bespoke Technologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Technologies in Maryland seeks a System Administrator to operate and maintain Linux servers, virtualization, storage, identity services, and network infrastructure for both unclassified and classified environments. The role requires Poly clearance and strong scripting, with emphasis on reliable service delivery and security controls.

The ideal candidate will manage OLVM, ZFS storage, FreeIPA, and Cisco-based networking, while maintaining thorough documentation and incident response

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a System Administrator
• Hands-on Linux administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with virtualization platforms (OLVM, oVirt, Proxmox, VMware)
• Intermediate Cisco network administration
• Advanced scripting and automation
• Clear documentation and communication

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux systems including installation, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Manage unclassified user VMs in OLVM
• Maintain shared storage environments for TS and unclassified environments
• Support FreeIPA identity and DNS services
• Configure and troubleshoot network connectivity and Cisco IOS-XE devices with network teams
• Assess CVEs, track remediation, and support IAVM management
• Document configurations, procedures, incidents, and system changes
• Own networks to ensure limited downtime for users

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting/Automation

Documentation

Networking (Cisco)

Education

Active CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

OLVM (Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager)

oVirt

Proxmox

VMware

Job description

**Please do NOT apply if you do not have an active Poly clearance. Those without a Poly will not be considered.**

Description:

We are seeking a System Administrator to operate and maintain internal and customer environments including: Linux servers, virtual machines, shared storage, identity services, and network infrastructure. This role supports unclassified user VMs and shared storage environments, including classified and unclassified systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle Linux 8, 9, and 10 systems, including installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Manage unclassified user VMs in Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM).
• Maintain Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance (ZS11-2) shared storage for TS and unclassified environments.
• Support FreeIPA identity and DNS services for the unclassified environment.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connectivity and Cisco IOS-XE devices in coordination with network teams.
• Assess Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), track remediation, and support IAVM management.
• Document configurations, maintenance procedures, incidents, and system changes.
• Ownership of the networks to ensure limited (<99%) down time for the users.

Preferred Experience

• Strong knowledge of CVEs and IAVM management.
• Experience with ZFS or comparable storage appliances, such as NetApp or Dell EMC.
• Strong virtualization experience with OLVM, oVirt, Proxmox, VMware, or similar platforms.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years as a System Administrator.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux systems and troubleshooting infrastructure issues.
• Ability to maintain reliable services across virtualization, storage, identity, and network components.
• Intermediate knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco network administration.
• Advanced scripting skills, including the ability to modify existing scripts and develop new scripts.
• Clear documentation and communication skills.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification