Systems Administrator 2 (CBB)

Wyetechllc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% SEP IRA contribution

Up to 200 hours of PTO annually

Medical and dental benefits options

Employee referral bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Wyetechllc in Linthicum, MD, seeks an experienced System Administrator responsible for supporting and managing IT systems infrastructure. The role involves troubleshooting, problem resolution, and maintaining operations for client-server, storage, and network devices.

The successful candidate should have ten years of system administration experience and a Bachelor's degree in a technical field. The position offers benefits including a 20% SEP IRA company contribution and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Ten years experience as a System Administrator in relevant programs.
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes is a plus.
• Knowledge of RedSeal Network Mapping tool.

Responsibilities

• Supports implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manages IT system infrastructure and processes.
• Provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification and resolution.

Skills

Linux command‑line system administration

Cloud environment experience

Scripting experience (Python/Perl)

Experience applying system updates

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

RedHat Linux

AWS

Monitoring applications (Nagios)

Job description

Responsibilities

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution. Provides support for escalation, communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components while implementing operating system enhancements and updates to improve reliability, security and performance.

• Creates and maintains RedHat Linux virtual machines running in a cloud infrastructure (Amazon AWS).
• Evaluates systems for IAVA compliance and applies necessary security updates/patches.
• Performs command line system administration tasks on virtual machines.
• Handles regular system backups and periodically tests backups for functionality.
• Communicates with developers and dev‑ops team members to provide system administration support.
• Applies patches and upgrades.
• Troubleshoots server issues.
• Administers customer accounts.
• Deploys monitoring tools.
• Deploys applications and tools.
• Assists with escalated customer tickets.
• Installs and cables equipment.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of additional System Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Linux command‑line system administration (CentOS, RedHat, Amazon Linux or equivalent).
• Experience applying system updates via yum or equivalent patching repository.
• Experience working within a cloud environment (Amazon AWS, Azure or equivalent).
• Experience or knowledge of RedSeal Network Mapping tool.
• Knowledge of software deployed on systems such as Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, NiFi (not required).
• Experience with Syslog/NxLog.
• Experience with Nagios or similar monitoring applications.
• Scripting experience (Python/Perl).

Benefits

• Company automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA with no employee matching. All contributions fully vest from day one.
• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations.
• Full‑time employees may participate in voluntary benefit plans: medical plan options (some with Health Savings Account), vision and dental, life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance, optional identity theft and legal protection services.
• Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000.
• Mobility among Wyetech‑supported contracts across Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS.
• Various team‑building events such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic and annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement: Wyetech, LLC commits to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Accommodations: Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood at 844‑WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.