Senior Systems Administrator Security Clearance
Job in
Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 21046, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
Information Technology Engineering Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Unix/Linux, Network Administrator, IT Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
letter-spacing:
-0.5pt } Senior Systems Administrator
Location:
Columbia, MD Required Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI w/FS Poly
Since 1999, ITEC has delivered mission-critical support to the DoD and Intelligence Community. Now part of Manpower Group Public Sector (MGPS), we continue that work with expanded capabilities. Employees hired through this process will join MGPS and receive a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.
U.S. Citizenship Mandatory:
Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.
Job Description:
The Senior Systems Administrator is to provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Linux-based Information Technology (IT) systems, manage Linux IT system infrastructure, and any processes related to these systems. The Systems Administrator will configure and manage Linux operating systems, and will be responsible for installing operating system software, troubleshooting, maintaining integrity, and configuring network components, along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems. Provide Tier 3 (Subject Matter Expert) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems. Provide support to IT systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, etc. Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems. Provide in-depth experience in troubleshooting IT systems. Provide support for the system and hardware problems, and remain involved in the resolution process. Configure and manage Linux operating systems, install and load operating system software, troubleshoot issues, maintain the integrity of network components, and implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware. Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware, applications, and software integration.
Required Skills:
Fifteen (15) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. 15 years of Linux experience. Level 3 Tech Support. Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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