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System Administrator Level 2What You Will Do: As a System Administrator Level 2, you will provide hands-on support for the implementation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise IT systems supporting mission-critical operations. You will manage system infrastructure, ensure system availability and performance, and support users through Tier 1 and Tier 2 incident resolution. This role requires deep technical expertise in Linux and Windows environments, virtualization platforms, automation, and secure system operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems
Manage daily configuration, operation, and sustainment of system infrastructure
Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client, server, storage, network, and mobile devices
Assist users in accessing and effectively using IT systems
Support escalation efforts and communicate system status to agency management and internal customers
Provide detailed analysis and feedback for escalated incidents and system issues
Support dispatch systems and remain engaged through resolution of hardware and system problems
Configure, manage, and maintain UNIX/Linux and Windows operating systems
Install, load, and maintain operating system software and patches
Implement operating system enhancements to improve system reliability, availability, and performance
Optimize system operations, resource utilization, and perform capacity planning
Troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware, software, and virtualized environment

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Strong experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
Experience designing, installing, configuring, and sustaining Linux-based systems
Proficiency with automation and scripting for configuration management, backup, and restoration (e.g., Bash, Perl)
Experience implementing and supporting OS-level clustering solutions
Hands-on experience with Puppet for system administration and configuration management
Experience installing and managing software using YUM repositories, RPM files, tarballs, and source code
Experience researching, acquiring, and applying IAVA patches
Strong proficiency using Unix/Linux command-line tools
Experience with VMware architecture, including installation and configuration
Experience supporting VMware features such as VMotion, template libraries, failover, and monitoring
Strong troubleshooting skills in secure or mission-critical environments

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
Five (5) additional years of System Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise IT systems, virtualization platforms, and secure system operations

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) - IAT Level IIClearance Requirement: Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
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.
When you join us, you will: Support critical national security missions that matter
Be part of a close-knit, employee-first culture where your voice is heard
Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work-life balance

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