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Systems Administrator

MANTECHMaryland🇺🇸United StatesPosted Jul 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Systems Administrator with MANTECH, a company known for its impactful work in the technology sector, where you'll gain experience with cutting-edge systems and infrastructure. This hybrid role is perfect for mid-senior level professionals passionate about Linux environments, virtualization, and security, offering a dynamic environment to develop your skills and contribute to significant projects. Embrace this opportunity to grow and apply today!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Maryland, United States
DockerSplunkTCP/IPAnsibleBashDNSHTTPKubernetesPerlPuppetPythonVMware

Job Description

hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Systems Administrator to join our team located in the Fort Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide comprehensive administration and support for multi-platform operating system environments.
  • Manage and maintain virtualized environments and enterprise-level virtualization management tools.
  • Configure and maintain host-based security and intrusion detection systems.
  • Configure and maintain enterprise storage solutions and associated file system architectures.
  • Develop and deliver technical documentation and program briefings to senior management and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 10+ years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or an Associate's degree with 15+ years' experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in systems administration of software and hardware supporting IT system development and testing.
  • Experience in a Linux environment.
  • 2+ years of experience in Splunk administration.
  • Experience utilizing Ansible or comparable infrastructure-as-code tools.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages including Python, Bash, or Perl.
  • Familiarity with enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware or similar) and associated Storage Area Networks (SAN).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, SaltStack, or Puppet.
  • Experience with NiFi or cross-domain solutions.
  • Knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, gateways) and protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS.

Clearance Requirement:

  • Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

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