Systems Administrator

VTG is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support the implementation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mission‑critical IT systems. The role requires a strong Linux background and hands‑on experience supporting servers, networks, virtualized environments, and infrastructure in challenging operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and support enterprise IT systems and infrastructure.
• Manage the daily configuration and operation of Linux/UNIX and Windows systems.
• Perform advanced Linux troubleshooting, including log analysis, service management, and performance problem resolution.
• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, including problem identification, diagnosis, escalation, and resolution.
• Support client/server, storage, network, mobile, and other infrastructure devices.
• Troubleshoot system, application, hardware, and network‑related issues.
• Configure and maintain operating systems and install/load operating system software.
• Maintain system integrity and implement OS enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and support network components and devices, including firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Support systems operating in high‑latency, low‑bandwidth, and air‑gapped environments using SSH, SSH tunneling, and port forwarding.
• Support and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Assist users with accessing and utilizing IT systems.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback regarding escalated technical issues.
• Communicate system status, outages, issues, and resolutions to agency management and internal customers.
• Support hardware and dispatch‑related problems through final resolution.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• 10+ years of Systems Administrator experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (or five additional years of Systems Administrator experience may be substituted).
• Strong hands‑on Linux/UNIX administration experience.
• Proficient Linux troubleshooting skills: log analysis, service management, command‑line troubleshooting, system and application issue diagnosis.
• Comfortable navigating and administering systems through a Linux terminal/CLI.
• Experience using SSH to access remote servers, including tunneling and port forwarding.
• Experience supporting systems in high‑latency, low‑bandwidth, and/or air‑gapped environments.
• Basic hands‑on experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience supporting or troubleshooting network devices (firewalls, routers, switches).
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and drive technical issues to resolution.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000.

Pay

Estimated starting pay range is $100,000 – $150,000 annually, with final offers considering work experience, education, skill level, market considerations, and possible contractual requirements.