Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Extensive Linux System Administration experience meeting the qualifications for the System Administrator Level 3 labor category.
Experience administering, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux operating systems within complex enterprise environments.
Experience supporting Windows systems and integrating Windows and Linux infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience supporting STE/STN requirements and secure system configurations.
Hands-on experience implementing, validating, and maintaining Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance on Linux systems.
Experience identifying configuration deficiencies, implementing security remediation, and maintaining system compliance with applicable security requirements.
Experience administering and troubleshooting physical servers and virtual machines.
Experience managing enterprise storage infrastructure, including CFS/DFS, NetApp, or comparable storage technologies.
Experience administering virtualization platforms such as Proxmox, Red Hat Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), VMware, or comparable technologies.
Working knowledge of IP networking, network protocols, routing, connectivity, and firewall configurations.
Experience diagnosing and resolving network-related issues affecting server connectivity, system communications, and enterprise services.
Experience supporting authentication services, DNS, shared drives, home directories, and associated enterprise infrastructure.
Experience supporting IT systems across multiple environments with differing security classification requirements.
Familiarity with container technologies and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
Experience managing and resolving support requests through ticketing systems such as Jira.
Experience supporting DevOps environments and operational production systems.
Experience performing system installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, maintenance, and performance optimization.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving server hardware, operating systems, applications, storage, networking, and system integration.
Strong technical documentation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with System Administrators, Systems Engineers, Network Engineers, and Government stakeholders across multiple contracts.
Ability to independently manage assigned tasks and respond effectively to mission-critical operational requirements.
Nice to have
Experience using infrastructure automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or SaltStack.
Experience developing and maintaining automation scripts using Bash, Python, Perl, or comparable scripting languages.
Experience automating repetitive system administration tasks, configuration management, compliance validation, and operational maintenance activities.
Experience administering enterprise backup and recovery solutions such as Rubrik or Veritas NetBackup.
Experience supporting backup scheduling, data restoration, disaster recovery, and system recovery operations.
Experience with hyperconverged infrastructure platforms such as Harvester, Nutanix, Cisco HyperFlex, or comparable technologies.
Experience integrating virtualization, storage, networking, and compute resources within hyperconverged environments.
Full description
Senior System Administrator (SA) – Skill Level 3
Requisition: SADM3 Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Wyetech is seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator (SA3) to support the administration, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modernization of mission-critical Information Technology (IT) systems within complex Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community environments.
The successful candidate will join a large, integrated team of Government civilian and contractor System Administrators, Systems Engineers, and Network Engineers responsible for supporting both DevOps development environments and live operational systems.
The team manages Linux and Windows infrastructure, including physical servers and virtual machines, across three backend environments operating at different classification levels. These environments support mission and operations personnel and require reliable authentication services, Domain Name System (DNS) functionality, shared storage, home directories, and secure communication between systems and users.
The Senior System Administrator will provide hands-on technical support for daily operations, system monitoring, incident resolution, security compliance, storage management, virtualization, and infrastructure sustainment. The position requires strong troubleshooting capabilities, familiarity with secure enterprise environments, and the ability to coordinate effectively with technical teams across multiple contracts under direct Government leadership.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive Linux administration experience, a strong understanding of secure system configurations and DISA STIG requirements, and experience supporting enterprise infrastructure in demanding operational environments.
Required Skills/Experience
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Extensive Linux System Administration experience meeting the qualifications for the System Administrator Level 3 labor category.
Experience administering, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux operating systems within complex enterprise environments.
Experience supporting Windows systems and integrating Windows and Linux infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience supporting STE/STN requirements and secure system configurations.
Hands-on experience implementing, validating, and maintaining Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance on Linux systems.
Experience identifying configuration deficiencies, implementing security remediation, and maintaining system compliance with applicable security requirements.
System Administrator (SA) Skill Level 3 at Wyetech (Annapolis Junction, MD) — aijobsearch
Experience administering and troubleshooting physical servers and virtual machines.
Experience managing enterprise storage infrastructure, including CFS/DFS, NetApp, or comparable storage technologies.
Experience administering virtualization platforms such as Proxmox, Red Hat Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), VMware, or comparable technologies.
Working knowledge of IP networking, network protocols, routing, connectivity, and firewall configurations.
Experience diagnosing and resolving network-related issues affecting server connectivity, system communications, and enterprise services.
Experience supporting authentication services, DNS, shared drives, home directories, and associated enterprise infrastructure.
Experience supporting IT systems across multiple environments with differing security classification requirements.
Familiarity with container technologies and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
Coordinate with Network Engineers to resolve routing, firewall, DNS, and network interface issues.
Support authentication services, user access, and system communications across interconnected enterprise environments.
Maintain system and network component configurations to support reliable operational performance.
Analyze system administration dependencies within Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environments.
Collaborate with engineering teams to identify and resolve infrastructure integration issues.
Support the design and implementation of systems, mission architectures, and associated hardware.
DevOps and Operational Sustainment
Support both DevOps development environments and live operational systems.
Collaborate with development, engineering, and operations teams to maintain infrastructure supporting mission applications.
Monitor operational systems and respond to emerging technical issues affecting mission capabilities.
Review system monitoring dashboards, team communications, email, and Jira tickets to identify daily priorities and mission-critical support requirements.
Investigate reported incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate infrastructure changes, software deployments, system upgrades, and maintenance activities.
Support improvements to system administration workflows, operational procedures, and infrastructure reliability.
Assist with system automation, configuration management, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures.
Technical Support and Incident Resolution
Provide Tier 1 Help Desk and Tier 2 escalation support for IT systems and associated infrastructure.
Identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues affecting client/server, storage, network, and other supported devices.
Provide assistance to users accessing and operating IT systems.
Manage assigned support tickets, document technical findings, and communicate resolution status.
Perform detailed troubleshooting of escalated system issues and provide technical recommendations.
Support dispatch and resolution processes for hardware and system-related incidents.
Remain engaged throughout the troubleshooting and resolution lifecycle for assigned technical problems.
Provide timely technical updates and escalation information to Government leadership, agency management, and internal customers.
Analyze recurring incidents and recommend improvements to reduce operational disruptions.
Systems Engineering Coordination and Technical Collaboration
Collaborate with Government civilian leads, contractor System Administrators, Systems Engineers, and Network Engineers across multiple contracts.
Support system design, mission architecture planning, and infrastructure engineering activities.
Coordinate technical requirements, configuration changes, and system integration activities with multidisciplinary teams.
Analyze system performance, operational requirements, and infrastructure dependencies to support effective technical decisions.
Participate in technical reviews, engineering discussions, operational coordination meetings, and troubleshooting sessions.
Provide technical recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, maintainability, and security.
Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, operational procedures, technical issues, and corrective actions.
Support assigned technical tasks under direct Government leadership and established program priorities.
Perform additional System Administration responsibilities as required to support mission objectives.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet one (1) of the following education and experience combinations:
Option 1 – Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
Fifteen (15) years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
OROption 2 – Experience Substitution
Twenty (20) years of relevant System Administration experience.
Five (5) additional years of System Administration experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement, in addition to the fifteen (15) years of required experience.
Additional Qualifications
Demonstrated experience administering Linux systems within complex enterprise or mission-critical environments.
Experience implementing STE/STN and DISA STIG compliance requirements on Linux infrastructure.
Experience supporting enterprise storage technologies and virtualization platforms.
Working knowledge of IP networking, firewalls, authentication services, DNS, and shared storage.
Experience supporting physical and virtual infrastructure across multiple operational environments.
Familiarity with containers and cloud infrastructure.
Experience supporting DevOps activities and live operational systems.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues involving operating systems, storage, virtualization, networking, and applications.
Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary technical teams and Government stakeholders.
Security Clearance and Additional Requirements
Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must maintain applicable security clearance and program access requirements throughout employment.
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.Additional benefits include: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.Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
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 complimentary branded clothing orders annually.
Hourly Pay Range: $70.53–$111.29Hourly 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.
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