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# System Administrator

- **Company:** Gigatec Llc
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Monitoring of Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Network Administration, Ansible, Prometheus, Virtual Local Area Networks, VMware Virtualization, Data Logging, Network Switches, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Elk Stack, Vmware
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_55ba4a3c31

## About the Role

* Experience with both Windows and Linux
 * Windows and Linux patching
 * VMware/ESXi
 * Networking Switch- VLAN setup and VMware virtual NIC config for isolation
 * Active Directory configuration and support
 * Hardware and Operating System troubleshooting
 * Secure project design aligned with RMF requirements
 * STIG hardening recommendations

Desired Skills

 * Automation using Ansible, Python, and Bash
 * GitLab CI/CD
 * Container technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Swarm
 * Container registries (Docker Hub, Google Container Registry),
 * Cloud-based logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus)
 * Fluent in sarcasm, kindness, and the occasional office banter, * 5-15 years' experience as a Systems Administrator
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
 * Certifications e.g. CCNA-Security, Security+, Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP

## Description

As the SA you'll be part of a team providing network management and systems administration to maintain the systems infrastructure and development environment. Shall perform implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems, which may require a bottomless cup of coffee for troubleshooting when the tech gremlins come knocking, as it is imperative for identifying and resolving issues, problems, and trouble tickets associated with these responsibilities. Of course, while navigating this role of bytes and bits, laughter truly is the best tool for overcoming obstacles.

You will get to manage system and server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability, and recoverability; Plan, execute, and verify data redundancy and system recovery procedures; and Troubleshoot hardware/software interface and interoperability problems. All being critical to the success of the customer and the overall mission at large.


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