System Administrator - Fort Meade, MD

Company: Msccn
Location: Fort George G Meade
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Description Markon is seeking a System Administrator to support our Fort Meade customer. The System Administrator will be responsible for provisioning, configuring, securing, and maintaining enterprise Linux-based systems and virtualized environments, while supporting automation, containerization, and system integration efforts. Responsibilities Provision, configure, patch, secure, harden, and maintain Linux-based systems, primarily Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Manage Linux Volume Manager (LVM), file systems, and system storage configurations. Administer and support virtualized environments using VMware. Develop, implement, and maintain automation and configuration scripts, including use of Ansible. Support system provisioning using Kickstart and PXE boot technologies. Implement and maintain containerized environments in support of mission applications. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve operational incidents. Apply system security controls in accordance with established hardening standards and security policies. Support system integration efforts and collaborate with engineering and operations teams. Participate in system documentation, change management, and configuration control processes. Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Qualifications TS/SCI w/ active Polygraph with this Customer Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field plus 10 years of relevant experience, OR 15 years of relevant Systems Administration experience in lieu of a degree. Demonstrated experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including Linux Volume Manager (LVM). Required experience provisioning, configuring, patching, securing, and hardening systems. Required experience with VMware virtualization and Ansible automation. Knowledge of IPv4 networking fundamentals. Experience with containerization technologies, Kickstart, and PXE provisioning. Experience developing and implementing system configuration scripts. Ability to work independently in a secure, mission-focused environment. Salary Range USD $160,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

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