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# System Administrator, Level 2

- **Company:** Independent Software
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Failover, Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Software, Virtualization Technology, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology, Puppet, Vmware
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/82193c45-0e96-4136-9d22-34b0b427c4e0/system-administrator-level-

## About the Role

* Strong experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
 * Experience designing, installing, configuring, and sustaining Linux-based systems
 * Proficiency with automation and scripting for configuration management, backup, and restoration (e.g., Bash, Perl)
 * Experience implementing and supporting OS-level clustering solutions
 * Hands-on experience with Puppet for system administration and configuration management
 * Experience installing and managing software using YUM repositories, RPM files, tarballs, and source code
 * Experience researching, acquiring, and applying IAVA patches
 * Strong proficiency using Unix/Linux command-line tools
 * Experience with VMware architecture, including installation and configuration
 * Experience supporting VMware features such as VMotion, template libraries, failover, and monitoring
 * Strong troubleshooting skills in secure or mission-critical environments

Education and Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
 * Five (5) additional years of System Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
 * Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
 * Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise IT systems, virtualization platforms, and secure system operations

Certifications:

 * CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) - IAT Level II

Clearance Requirement:

 * Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

## Description

As a System Administrator Level 2, you will provide hands-on support for the implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise IT systems supporting mission-critical operations. You will manage system infrastructure, ensure system availability and performance, and support users through Tier 1 and Tier 2 incident resolution. This role requires deep technical expertise in Linux and Windows environments, virtualization platforms, automation, and secure system operations., * Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems

 * Manage daily configuration, operation, and sustainment of system infrastructure
 * Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
 * Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices
 * Assist users in accessing and effectively using IT systems
 * Support escalation efforts and communicate system status to agency management and internal customers
 * Provide detailed analysis and feedback for escalated incidents and system issues
 * Support dispatch systems and remain engaged through resolution of hardware and system problems
 * Configure, manage, and maintain UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems
 * Install, load, and maintain operating system software and patches
 * Implement operating system enhancements to improve system reliability, availability, and performance
 * Optimize system operations, resource utilization, and perform capacity planning
 * Troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware, software, and virtualized environment