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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Specialist (TS Required) - **Company:** SixGen, Inc - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Secure Shell (SSH), Active Directory, Apple Mac Systems, Bash Shell, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Ethernet, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Routing, Network Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Iptables, Wsus, Docker - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us85406c07fe140be125fa8febd7a11c83/eaa ## About the Role At SIXGEN, you'll provide meaningful support to our federal customers. Your commitment to our customers' missions, curiosity, and attention to detail will make you a valuable addition to the SIXGEN team. We are looking for an IT professional with a diverse set of skills and the ability to respond and adapt to unique requirements. Our ideal candidate has a wide range of knowledge and experience and is excited to continue learning and developing. Communication is paramount in this position. We are interested in hiring an effective team member who will actively engage with our administrative and engineering teams and work closely with other IT staff to design and implement systems and solutions. The candidate will join a team of fellow Information Technology professionals and specialists. Required Skills: We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas and who are willing to learn and develop skills in all of these areas. * Linux administration including all aspects of deployment, maintenance, and configuration of multiple distributions. * Experience architecting sensitive, classified, and/or isolated development systems and enclaves * Virtualization and containers, especially ProxMox VE, and docker. * Program I.T or P.I.T. maintenance experience * Familiarity with encryption and PKI concepts and tools including PGP email integration, step-ca deployment, and full disk encryption. * Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory services including user and group management, DNS and DHCP, GPO, and WSUS. * Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 and MacOS end-user system setup, maintenance, and support. * Scripting and IT automation including bash, python, and/or powershell. * Network management and configuration including VLAN, VPN, SSH tunneling, iptables-based firewalls, linux-based routing, and wifi and ethernet hardware setup. * Hardware, OS, and software diagnostics, repair, and maintenance for end-user and server systems and small business networking., * Ability to leverage a wide-range of technical skills to design, deploy, and support engineering, development, and corporate IT environments. * Ability to offer creative technical solutions to unique problems. * Willingness to respond to quickly emerging technical requirements and deadlines. * Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and customers and function in a diverse team. * Desire and ability to constantly learn and develop new technical skills. * Focus on providing solutions and facilitating other team members' productivity. * Ability to adapt to flexible job responsibilities and work schedules. * Available for periodic after-hours maintenance as well as 24/7 response to emergency situations such as power outages and equipment failures. * Due to the nature of this position, applicants must be able to lift objects up to 30 pounds. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)