Systems Administrator

Best Value Technology, Inc. (BVTI)
United States, Maryland, Hanover
7471 Candlewood Road (Show on map)
Jun 11, 2025
Title Systems Administrator Req Number INF-25-00025 Location Hanover, MD Description Clearance Requirements Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with an active polygraph. Both the clearance and polygraph need to be fully adjudicated. Interim clearances will not be accepted. U.S. Citizenship required in order to comply with government contract. Best Value Technology, Inc. (BVTI) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) who is looking to identify a motivated and customer-oriented Systems Administrator to join our high-caliber team supporting our federal customer in the Intelligence Community. The work is challenging and offers an environment that is filled with great opportunities and for professional growth. This high-profile, long-term contract lends support to the technical environment required to securely support the customer's needs in the acquisition process. The ideal candidate will provide support for the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of all IT systems in a Windows and Linux environment. Support will include day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem-solving resolutions for the customer's systems. The Systems Administrator will also configure, manage and install/load operating system software while continually troubleshooting, maintaining integrity, configuring network components, and implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance. Position Requirements Duties and Responsibilities Experience implementing security-related software patches in response to Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) issued through the DoD information system. Monitor and manage user access to various IT resources. Configure and install various IT systems (e.g., Redhat 7, CentOs, Windows Server 2019, Security Center, Nessus, WSUS, Netbackup, and BigFix). Configure and manage high availability systems (e.g., Windows Hyper-V, Xendesktop, Stratodesk, and MySql database replication). Maintain security posture of IT systems using Security Center/Nessus suite while following NIST STIGs and guidelines. Continually coordinate with and support the administration team from everything from accomplishing daily tasks to scheduling and implementing installations, upgrades, patches, maintenance and troubleshooting in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensure integrity of data recoverability by performing regular system backups, file transfers and offsite backup transportation, storage, and retrieval services. Provide set up and troubleshooting of desktop/server peripherals (including software and OS) and ensure customer satisfaction by quickly resolving time-sensitive problems and documenting resolutions. Required Education and Experience 6-8 years of relevant experience. CompTIA Security+ is strongly preferred. Flexibility to occasionally work time on the weekends. Preferred Education Bachelors in an IT relevant career path. Cybersecurity experience and/or credentials. Any of the following certifications would be a plus: CompTIA Linux+ Certification CompTIA Security + Certification CompTIA Network + Certification CompTIA A+ Certification EOE Statement Equal Employment Opportunity Employer BVTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Systems Administrator II (3-4-24) Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Open Date 6/10/2025 About the Organization Talented people who make excellence their highest priority are BVTI's backbone. If your passion is to excel at adding value to your clients, then please send us your resume concerning one of our open opportunities. This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now