Senior Systems Administrator (Unix / Linux)

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Location : Dahlgren, VA (Onsite) Clearance : Active Top Secret required

Position Overview

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator (Unix / Linux) to support system administration and management operations for a range of enterprise and fleet environments. This role provides high-level support for system operations, configuration, security, and performance tuning across diverse operating systems and hardware platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide system administration and management support for various hardware and operating systems (e.g., Windows, RedHat, RedHawk, macOS, HPUX, Solaris, AIX, OpenVMS, CentOS, and real-time operating systems).
• Support a variety of desktop and mobile IT hardware architectures including VAX, ALPHA, SPARC, x86, PA-RISC, and Concurrent systems.
• Manage and maintain local and remote terminal and thin client solutions , including thin clients, zero clients, VT / X terminals, and terminal servers.
• Provide support for IT peripherals such as tape drives, optical drives (CD / DVD / Blu-Ray), flash media drives, printers, print servers, and plotters.
• Perform system backup and recovery, software management, and security administration .
• Oversee installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems, and COTS software .
• Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and resource allocation across multiple computing environments.
• Apply network and cybersecurity best practices , leveraging tools such as firewalls and vulnerability detection systems.
• Manage network protocols including TCP / IP and ensure alignment with DoD security standards.

Required Qualifications

Certifications (One or more required) :

Preferred Education

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications :

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, , sex (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, threats, coercion, discrimination, and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998.