Systems Administrator

• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, and VMware environments.
• Manage enterprise backup solutions to protect mission-critical data.
• Identify and remediate system vulnerabilities (handling Category 1, 2, and 3 issues) to maintain RMF compliance.
• Configure centralized logging, auditing, and authentication services (such as LDAP, Active Directory, and SSSD).
• Collaborate with research teams to troubleshoot custom applications and developer workstations across multiple operating systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Red Hat Linux systems administration.
• 3+ years of experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi and vCenter.
• 3+ years of experience with enterprise backup systems and data protection.
• Strong hands-on experience with hardware platforms (such as Dell, NetApp, and TrueNAS) and networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, NTP).
• Proficiency in automation and scripting using Ansible, Shell, or PowerShell.
• Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (equivalent experience or military background will be considered).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with Windows, macOS, or Solaris administration.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Podman) and security hardening (STIGs).
• Relevant professional certifications (Red Hat, VMware, Security+, or CISSP).
• Experience with Python scripting or real-time Linux kernel tuning.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience in Red Hat Linux systems administration.
• 3+ years of experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi and vCenter.
• 3+ years of experience with enterprise backup systems and data protection.
• Strong hands-on experience with hardware platforms (such as Dell, NetApp, and TrueNAS) and networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, NTP).
• Proficiency in automation and scripting using Ansible, Shell, or PowerShell.
• Active Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (equivalent experience or military background will be considered).

Preferred Skills

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with Windows, macOS, or Solaris administration.
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Podman) and security hardening (STIGs).
• Relevant professional certifications (Red Hat, VMware, Security+, or CISSP).
• Experience with Python scripting or real-time Linux kernel tuning.

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret

Travel or Schedule

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment supporting advanced research initiatives.; Standard full-time schedule.

On-site work arrangement (working in secure, closed areas) Collaborative, team-oriented environment supporting advanced research initiatives.

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.