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# IT Systems Administrator (Senior)

- **Company:** BENZ TECHNOLOGY, INC.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Confluence, Client Server Models, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Linux, Hardware Design, Knowledge Management, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, User Accounts
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5fd0606ee7190e1d

## About the Role

* Hands-on Linux system administration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar)
 * Experience with STIG implementation and vulnerability remediation (STE/STN findings)
 * Proficiency managing user accounts, groups, and file/directory permissions in Linux
 * Experience with TLS/SSL certificate management and security configuration
 * Familiarity with Ansible or similar configuration management/automation tools
 * Experience with network component configuration and troubleshooting

Desired Qualifications

 * Windows Server administration experience
 * Experience with Confluence for documentation and knowledge management
 * Familiarity with system architecture and hardware design support
 * Experience working in a compliance-driven or government IT environment

## Description

This role supports day-to-day operations and administration of Linux-based client/server environments, with a focus on security compliance, vulnerability remediation, and system reliability. The administrator handles both Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, manages user access, and drives automation efforts to streamline patching and updates. Documentation and knowledge base maintenance are key components of the role., * Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support, including problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution across client/server/storage/network infrastructure.

 * Configure, manage, and patch Linux (and potentially Windows) operating systems to maintain security compliance and system integrity.
 * Remediate security vulnerabilities based on STIG findings and STE/STN assessments.
 * Manage user accounts and permissions in accordance with least-privilege principles.
 * Renew Linux server certificates and apply updates to TLS configurations.
 * Develop and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible to streamline patching and updates.
 * Monitor systems for performance and availability, resolving issues proactively.
 * Maintain team knowledge base and SOPs in Confluence, documenting problems and solutions.