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BCT LLC

Systems Administrator III

BCT LLC

. Support a large-scale Linux system, including installation of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,800 - $212,300 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Systems Administration, particularly in large-scale Linux environments, with a strong focus on installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software. Proficient in troubleshooting, system optimization, and security compliance, while effectively managing IT systems and user support.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Active TS/SCI With POLYFifteen Years' Experience As A Systems AdministratorLinux CLI ProficiencyBash/Python Scripting ExperienceRed Hat Satellite Systems Management

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Hard Skills
Systems AdministrationLinux Cluster ManagementCOTS/GOTS/FOSS Software InstallationVMware ESXi ConfigurationInfrastructure As Code (IaC)Containerization TechnologiesTroubleshootingCapacity AnalysisNetwork Component ConfigurationSystem Security Integrity
Soft Skills
Problem ResolutionUser SupportCommunication
Tools & Technologies
SplunkHPE One ViewNagiosSaltStackAnsibleDockerKubernetesAtlassian SuiteJiraConfluence
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In A Technical DisciplineActive TS/SCI With POLY
Industry Keywords
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)Corporate Security ComplianceDistributed File SystemsBig Data MonitoringIT Systems Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleDockerHDFSKubernetesLinuxPythonSaltStackSplunkTypeScriptUnixVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support a large-scale Linux system, including installation of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution
  • Maintain system security integrity and configure network components
  • Implement operating-system enhancements to improve reliability and performance
  • Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 help-desk and escalation problems
  • Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Assist users in accessing and using IT systems
  • Support client/server, storage, network, and mobile devices
  • Escalate issues and communicate status to agency management and internal customers
  • Optimize system operations and resource utilization; perform capacity analysis and planning
  • Provide in-depth troubleshooting and detailed analysis for escalated tickets
  • Support dispatch-system and hardware problems through resolution
  • Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems
  • Support system design, mission architecture, and associated hardware
  • Apply system-administration interdependencies within a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Analyze and resolve complex server hardware, application, and software-integration problems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active TS/SCI with POLY
  • Fifteen (15) years' experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Five (5) years of additional Systems Administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
  • Experience using the Linux CLI
  • Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
  • Experience performing System Administration, including installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in a large-scale Linux cluster environment
  • General technical knowledge of compute, network, memory, and storage system components
  • Experience with Red Hat Satellite systems management solution
  • Familiarity using Splunk for ingesting, indexing, searching, monitoring, and analyzing big data
  • Experience supporting large Linux clusters, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution
  • Experience configuring and sustaining VMware ESXi/Virtualization environments
  • Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as SaltStack and Ansible
  • Experience with corporate STE/STN security compliance policies and procedures
  • Experience using system monitoring tools such as HPE One View and Nagios
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
  • Desired: experience with Kubernetes
  • Desired: experience with distributed file systems such as Weka, CEPH, GPFS, and HDFS
  • Desired: experience with Atlassian Suite tools such as Jira and Confluence

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
  • Health Coverage with Employer Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Dental/Vision
  • Competitive PTO & Federal Holiday package
  • Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition/Training Reimbursement
  • Wellness Membership Program
  • Box Seats to Orioles Games
  • Pet Adoption Program
  • Several Scholarship Opportunities available to BCT family members/dependents