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# Mid-Level System Administrator

- **Company:** Nyla Technology Solutions
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $172,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Unix, Client Server Models, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Nagios, Windows PowerShell, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Patch Management, Hardware Infrastructure, Splunk, Network Server, Wsus
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=12c0a7dd5849c1fb

## About the Role

Operating System Administration: Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems.

Multi-Tier Technical Support: Proven background providing Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem resolution across enterprise client/server systems.

System & Device Maintenance: Practical experience maintaining enterprise hardware, including servers, storage arrays, client workstations, and network devices.

Hardware & Network Troubleshooting: Demonstrated capability to diagnose hardware faults, dispatch vendor repairs, and resolve network connectivity issues.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline PLUS 10+ years of hands-on software engineering experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 15+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
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Desired Skills

Scripting & Automation: Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) to automate routine maintenance and system provisioning.
Virtualization & Storage: Experience managing virtualized environments (e.g., VMware vSphere, KVM) and SAN/NAS storage architecture.
Infrastructure Monitoring: Hands-on experience with enterprise system monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Splunk, SolarWinds).
System Hardening: Exposure to baseline security configurations, patch management tools (e.g., WSUS, YUM), and DISA STIG compliance.

## Description

Serve as the operational backbone of high-stakes IT systems where reliability and performance matter most! In this role, you will serve as the operational backbone for our IT system infrastructure-maintaining continuous uptime, troubleshooting complex system issues, and optimizing both Windows and UNIX environments. You won't just sit behind a desk closing tickets; you'll actively monitor client, server, storage, and network devices, resolve escalated Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical challenges, and implement OS enhancements that drive performance and reliability. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where system integrity and quick problem resolution directly impact mission success, you'll fit right in with Team Nyla.


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