IT Specialist (TS Required)

SixGen, Inc.•Sterling, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The candidate will join a seasoned team of fellow Information Technology Specialists. Our team interfaces across all divisions of SIXGEN. We are looking for someone with a wide range of knowledge and experience and is excited to continue learning and developing. Communication is paramount in this position. We are interested in hiring an effective team member who will actively engage with our administrative and engineering teams and work closely with other IT staff to design and implement systems and solutions. The candidate will join a team of fellow Information Technology professionals and specialists.

Requirements

TS clearance required.
10+ years of experience.
Linux administration including all aspects of deployment, maintenance, and configuration of multiple distributions.
Experience architecting sensitive, classified, and/or isolated development systems and enclaves.
Virtualization and containers, especially ProxMox VE, and docker.
Program I.T or P.I.T. maintenance experience.
Familiarity with encryption and PKI concepts and tools including PGP email integration, step-ca deployment, and full disk encryption.
Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory services including user and group management, DNS and DHCP, GPO, and WSUS.
Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 and MacOS end-user system setup, maintenance, and support.
Scripting and IT automation including bash, python, and/or powershell.
Network management and configuration including VLAN, VPN, SSH tunneling, iptables-based firewalls, linux-based routing, and wifi and ethernet hardware setup.
Hardware, OS, and software diagnostics, repair, and maintenance for end-user and server systems and small business networking.
Ability to leverage a wide-range of technical skills to design, deploy, and support engineering, development, and corporate IT environments.
Ability to offer creative technical solutions to unique problems.
Willingness to respond to quickly emerging technical requirements and deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and customers and function in a diverse team.
Desire and ability to constantly learn and develop new technical skills.
Focus on providing solutions and facilitating other team members’ productivity.
Ability to adapt to flexible job responsibilities and work schedules.
Available for periodic after-hours maintenance as well as 24/7 response to emergency situations such as power outages and equipment failures.
Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and support engineering, development, and corporate IT environments.
Offer creative technical solutions to unique problems.
Respond to quickly emerging technical requirements and deadlines.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and customers and function in a diverse team.
Constantly learn and develop new technical skills.
Provide solutions and facilitate other team members’ productivity.
Adapt to flexible job responsibilities and work schedules.
Perform periodic after-hours maintenance as well as 24/7 response to emergency situations such as power outages and equipment failures.
Linux administration including all aspects of deployment, maintenance, and configuration of multiple distributions.
Architecting sensitive, classified, and/or isolated development systems and enclaves.
Virtualization and containers, especially ProxMox VE, and docker.
Program I.T or P.I.T. maintenance.
Familiarity with encryption and PKI concepts and tools including PGP email integration, step-ca deployment, and full disk encryption.
Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory services including user and group management, DNS and DHCP, GPO, and WSUS.
Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 and MacOS end-user system setup, maintenance, and support.
Scripting and IT automation including bash, python, and/or powershell.
Network management and configuration including VLAN, VPN, SSH tunneling, iptables-based firewalls, linux-based routing, and wifi and ethernet hardware setup.
Hardware, OS, and software diagnostics, repair, and maintenance for end-user and server systems and small business networking.

Benefits

Employer-funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible leave policy (Need Vacation - Take It!)
Flexible hours and opportunities to work from home
4% 401(k) contribution, vested immediately
Reimbursements for training events, gym memberships, cell phone and internet bills, and lunches with coworkers
Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
401K with a 4% employer contribution
Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)
Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
Flexible PTO and holiday schedule