Hiring: System Administrator Company: NextGen Federal Systems Location: Fort George G. Meade, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:21:05 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Ansible, Azure, Bash, Kubernetes, Linux, PowerShell, Python, Red Hat, Secret Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •4+ years of systems engineering or enterprise infrastructure experience supporting DOW/DoD or federal government environments •2+ years managing VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, clusters, and VMs; familiarity with vMotion, Storage vMotion, HA, DRS, VM provisioning, snapshots, performance troubleshooting, and core VMware networking and storage concepts such as VMFS, VLANs, and distributed virtual switches Required Skills: •Design, implement, maintain, and optimize enterprise systems infrastructure supporting software factory/environment operations •Engineer and administer VMWare and Linux server environments in classified (IL6) and unclassified (IL5) networks •Support cloud-based platforms including AWS and Azure •Develop and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, and operational procedures •Perform systems monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis •Support patch management, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and RMF activities •Partner cross-functionally with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with DoD security requirements •Automate system administration and operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Ansible Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) •AWS and or Azure cloud environments •Enterprise storage and backup technologies •Systems monitoring and performance management •Understanding of RMF, STIGs, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity policies •Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification •Microsoft, Red Hat, VCP, or AWS certifications •Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, or modern platform engineering concepts Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!