Systems Administrator 3

Wyetech, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 68,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA contributions

PTO up to 200 hours annually

Medical, Vision, Dental

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking two Senior Linux Systems Administrators with networking experience to support a high priority malware analysis modernization program. The role supports a large software development program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities.

The team applies Agile methodology, DevOps principles and test-driven development practices. This position offers collaboration across IT, security, and engineering teams in Maryland and surrounding

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• Network Administration: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in network administration within a CNO environment.
• DevOps: Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting DevOps practices, tools, and/or environments.
• Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.
• Provide support for day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices.

Skills

Linux system administration

RedHat Satellite

FreeIPA identity management

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Ansible

Network design Cisco

Cisco upgrades

Kubernetes RKE2

Confluence/Jira

GitLab

Pure Storage/All-Flash arrays

VMware vSAN

Infrastructure monitoring

Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

RedHat Satellite

RedHat FreeIPA

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Ansible

Job description

Wyetech is seeking two (2) Senior Linux Systems Administrators with networking experience to support a high priority and highly visible malware analysis modernization program. The role supports a large software development program developing, operating, and maintaining mission critical enterprise capabilities. The program includes development and support for existing mission systems in parallel with efforts to develop and deliver modernized cyber analysis, orchestration, and data enrichment products. The team applies Agile methodology, DevOps principles and test-driven development practices.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Expert Linux system administrator proficient in troubleshooting server problems, managing virtual and baremetal servers, RedHat Satellite, and enforcing STE/STN policies
• Experience managing infrastructure users and hosts using RedHat FreeIPA identity management system
• VMware experience managing ESXi hypervisors and vCenter appliances
• Experience creating and modifying Ansible playbooks for infrastructure automation tasks
• Proficient at architecting and deploying network solutions with Cisco switches and routers
• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex connectivity issues, outages, and network bottlenecks
• Skilled at performing Cisco upgrades, applying patches, and optimizing network efficiency
• Extensive experience troubleshooting infrastructure issues
• Experience managing Kubernetes RKE2 clusters
• Familiarity with Atlassian platform (Confluence, Jira) and GitLab
• Strong skills managing Pure Storage/Everpure arrays and VMware vSAN
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools
• Bash scripting

*PRIVAC required.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience managing MongoDB database clusters
• Experience managing Trellix FireEye VX, AX, and CM appliances

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 of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and 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 along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Capabilities:

• (U) Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems
• (U) Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• (U) Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
• (U) Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems
• (U) Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• (U) Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• (U) Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers
• (U) Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning
• (U) Provide in-depth experience in trouble‑shooting IT systems
• (U) Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• (U) Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process
• (U) Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance
• (U) Support the design of systems, mission architecture and associated hardware
• (U) Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• (U) Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications and software integration

Qualifications:

• Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university

Additional Contract or Position Specific Required Experience for This Level (Skills, Technologies, Expertise):

• Network Administration: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in network administration within a Computer Network Operations (CNO) environment.
• DevOps: Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting DevOps practices, tools, and/or environments.

• Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world‑class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

Salary Range: $49.25-$118.30 UDS Hourly

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

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.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any 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.

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