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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FR-SA3 - System Administrator - Level 3 - **Company:** TECHLINK SYSTEMS INC - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,000.0 - $158,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, JIRA, Bash Shell, Unix, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Deployment, System Software, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Ceph (Software), Scripting, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, 3-tier Architectures, Puppet, Vmware - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usfa031b7580149604c387f5b3ae555364 ## About the Role Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional System Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Experience: Fifteen (15) or more years of experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Additional Required Qualifications * Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active prior to start * Experience with container technology, including administering large software deployments on Linux/UNIX systems * Experience administering clustered storage solutions (e.g., storage appliances, Ceph) * Experience with Kubernetes orchestrated containers * Experience with system configuration management software (e.g., Puppet, Ansible) and change control * In-depth experience troubleshooting IT systems and providing Tier 3 problem resolution Desired Skills * Change control and requirements tools such as JIRA and Git * Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration; RHCSA or RHCE certification * Windows Server administration and virtualization (e.g., VMware) * Scripting for automation (Bash, Python) * Working knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) interdependencies * CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 baseline certification Technical Skills Keywords * Must Have: Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph, Linux System Administration, UNIX System Administration, Kubernetes, Ceph Clustered Storage, Puppet or Ansible, Tier 3 Support, IT Infrastructure Management, Container Technology, Capacity Planning * Nice to Have: JIRA or Git, Windows Server Administration, Service Oriented Architecture, RHCSA or RHCE, VMware Virtualization, Bash or Python Scripting, Security+ Certification ## Description Cyber and Data Resilience is hiring two senior System Administrators. You'll provide Tier 3 support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology systems in an on-site SCIF environment in the Columbia and Annapolis Junction, Maryland area. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required prior to start. This is a principal-level role managing IT system infrastructure and related processes, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices. The environment features large Linux/UNIX software deployments, clustered storage (Ceph), Kubernetes orchestrated containers, and configuration management tooling such as Puppet and Ansible., IT Systems Operations and Maintenance * Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems * Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems * Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices * Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems * Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning Tier 3 Problem Resolution and Escalation * Provide Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems * Provide in-depth expertise in troubleshooting IT systems * Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets * Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers * Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remain involved in the resolution process * Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software integration Container and Storage Technology * Administer large software deployments on Linux/UNIX systems * Administer clustered storage solutions (e.g., storage appliances, Ceph) * Administer Kubernetes orchestrated containers * Apply system configuration management software (e.g., Puppet, Ansible) * Apply change control and requirements tools (e.g., JIRA, Git) Systems Configuration and Engineering * Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems and install/load operating system software * Troubleshoot, maintain integrity of, and configure network components, and implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance * Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware * Apply a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) User Support * Assist users in accessing and using IT systems * Support Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution as needed ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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