System Administrator

NewGen Technologies • Annapolis Junction, MD

19d

About The Position

NewGen Technologies’ Partner is seeking a System Administrator to operate and maintain internal and customer environments that include Linux servers, virtual machines, shared storage, identity services, and network infrastructure. The role supports unclassified user virtual machines and shared storage environments, including classified and unclassified systems. The administrator is responsible for maintaining reliable services across infrastructure components and ensuring limited network downtime for users.

Requirements

• TS/SCI FSP clearance.
• At least 5 years of experience as a System Administrator.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux systems and troubleshooting infrastructure issues.
• Ability to maintain reliable services across virtualization, storage, identity, and network components.
• Intermediate knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco network administration.
• Advanced scripting skills, including the ability to modify existing scripts and develop new scripts.
• Clear documentation and communication skills.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of CVEs and IAVM management.
• Network configuration experience, including Cisco IOS-XE.
• Experience with ZFS or comparable storage appliances, such as NetApp or Dell EMC.
• Strong virtualization experience with OLVM, oVirt, Proxmox, VMware, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle Linux 8, 9, and 10 systems, including installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Manage unclassified user virtual machines in Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM).
• Maintain Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance (ZS11-2) shared storage for TS and unclassified environments.
• Support FreeIPA identity and DNS services for the unclassified environment.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connectivity and Cisco IOS-XE devices in coordination with network teams.
• Assess Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), track remediation, and support IAVM management.
• Document configurations, maintenance procedures, incidents, and system changes.
• Own the networks to ensure limited (<99%) downtime for users.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed