Systems Administrator in Fort Meade, Maryland at VAE, Inc.

VAE, Inc. is a full service IT Infrastructure Solutions Company focused on building, securing and supporting our clients’ mission critical enterprises. We provide a distinctive array of design, integration and implementation services as well as fully managed service offerings. VAE is at the forefront of leveraging multi-tenant capable technologies and shared IT services to create secure, reliable and cost-effective end-to-end services and solutions. We deliver exceptional infrastructure solutions with extremely talented employees using a client-focused partnering approach.

VAE, Inc. is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a DISA program. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Linux, Windows Server, and Solaris systems, hypervisor and virtualization environments, and identity and access management infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring deep operational knowledge across server operating systems and apply methodical, root-cause troubleshooting to resolve complex issues spanning interdependent hardware and software systems.

VAE, Inc. is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support a DISA program. This role is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Linux, Windows Server, and Solaris systems, hypervisor and virtualization environments, and identity and access management infrastructure. The successful candidate will bring deep operational knowledge across server operating systems and apply methodical, root-cause troubleshooting to resolve complex issues spanning interdependent hardware and software systems.

• Administer and maintain Linux and/or Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Manage hypervisor and virtualization platforms, including VMware and Teradici VDI.
• Create Active Directory accounts, grant permissions, and perform ongoing AD maintenance.
• Configure and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and modern multi-factor authentication structures.
• Administer Windows, Linux, and Solaris servers, applying deep expertise in at least one platform.
• Apply methodical root-cause analysis to resolve complex issues across interdependent hardware and software systems.
• Support identity and access management processes, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and periodic access reviews.
• Perform routine patching, hardening, and maintenance across managed systems.
• Document system configurations and standard operating procedures.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570 baseline certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent).
• Ability to work in Fort Meade, MD 5 days a week. No opportunities for telework.
• Deep operational knowledge of Linux ecosystems and/or Microsoft Windows Server.
• Experience managing hypervisors such as VMware or Teradici VDI.
• Proficiency with Active Directory, Group Policies (GPO), and modern multi-factor authentication structures.
• Experience creating Active Directory accounts, granting permissions, and performing ongoing maintenance.
• Windows, Linux, and Solaris server experience, with expertise in at least one.
• Demonstrated methodical root-cause analysis when tracking down complex bugs across interdependent hardware and software systems.

• Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Bash, or Python).
• Experience administering Solaris in a production enterprise environment.
• Experience in DoD or federal systems administration.

The VAE,Inc. pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

VAE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.