Systems Administrator

Overview:

We are currently hiring for 3-5 Cleared System Admins to help with a large project pertaining to the modernization of the GCCS-J program.

Description

Systems Administration (RHEL and Windows):

• RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux):
  • Experience administering RHEL-based systems (e.g., RHEL 8/9, Fedora).
  • Command-line proficiency in Bash scripting and using tools like YUM/DNF for package management.
  • Configuration and management of RHEL services (e.g., Systemd, Apache, Nginx, PostgreSQL, MySQL, LDAP).
  • Knowledge of SELinux, firewalld, and security management.
• Windows Server:
  • Experience administering Windows Server environments (e.g., Windows Server 2022).
  • Active Directory (AD) management, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and IIS (Internet Information Services).
  • Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation.
  • Experience with Windows file systems, backups, and restoration.
• Networking:
  • Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs, VRFs, routing, and switching.
  • Configuration of network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
  • Experience with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and NTP protocols.
  • Basic knowledge of network monitoring tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, netstat, Wireshark).
  • Experience configuring network interfaces, firewalls, and routing tables on both RHEL and Windows environments.
• Virtualization and Infrastructure:
  • Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or KVM).
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for Linux-based environments.
• Storage:
  • Experience with XFS Network Attached Storage (NAS) configuration and maintenance (e.g. TrueNAS).
  • Experience with administering a NAS in a Virtualized environment.
• Security Basics:
  • Knowledge of basic network and system security practices (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, user authentication).
  • Familiarity with securing systems using firewalld (RHEL) or Windows Firewall.
  • Understanding of user and group management and access controls (e.g., LDAP, Kerberos, Active Directory).
  • Understanding of securing remote access using SSH for Linux and RDP/WinRM for Windows.
  • Experience with PKI management.
• Problem-Solving Skills:
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for both Linux and Windows environments, diagnosing network issues, hardware failures, and service outages.
  • Ability to analyze and resolve connectivity issues in a multi-platform environment (Linux Windows).
  • Proven ability to identify the appropriate method and conduct testing to ensure complex technical solutions will work as expected in production.
• Automation & Scripting:
  • Experience writing basic Bash, PowerShell or Python scripts to automate routine tasks.
  • Basic understanding of automation tools like Ansible, Packer and Terraform.

Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Certifications like CompTIA Network , Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Fundamentals, or RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)
• 5 years of relevant hands-on experience with system and network administration.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

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Salary : $55 - $65