IT SysAdmin

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System Administrator Annapolis Junction, MD Full Time System Administrator Entry Level Share What You Will Do: At Independent Software, as a Systems Administrator, all levels, you will support secure, mission-critical infrastructure across Linux and mixed Linux/Windows enterprise environments. This role supports a wide range of operational systems including virtualized infrastructure, containerized platforms, cloud-hosted environments, and automated system administration solutions supporting DoD and Intelligence Community missions. Depending on experience level, you will assist with or lead system administration, troubleshooting, automation, virtualization, compliance support, and operational sustainment activities across complex enterprise environments. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy working hands-on with Linux systems, automation tools, virtualization platforms, and secure operational environments while supporting highly available mission systems.

Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based enterprise systems
Support containerized environments and virtualization platforms
Support enterprise storage management and operational sustainment activities
Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, SALT, and scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, or Python
Support cloud-hosted infrastructure and AWS-based environments
Configure and maintain FreeIPA within enterprise Linux environments
Support system hardening, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities
Troubleshoot system, application, network, virtualization, and infrastructure-related issues
Support operational monitoring, system reliability, and performance optimization
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to support mission requirements
Participate in on-call support and maintenance activities as required
Experience administering Linux systems in enterprise or operational environments
Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Perl, Python, or similar languages
Experience supporting enterprise storage management solutions
Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible or SALT
Experience supporting cloud infrastructure and AWS environments
Understanding of SSP compliance and STE/STN support requirements
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within operational teams
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Level 1 (SA1): Five (5) years of experience as a Systems Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Level 2 (SA2): Ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Level 3 (SA3): Fifteen (15) years of experience as a Systems Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Experience supporting secure DoD or Intelligence Community systems
Experience supporting highly available enterprise Linux environments
Experience supporting operational or mission-critical infrastructure
Experience with enterprise monitoring and performance tuning
Experience supporting mixed-platform enterprise environments
Why Choose Independent Software: At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We've built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive. Support critical national security missions that matter
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