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D2 Consulting

Geospatial Systems Engineer (Linux / Tier 3 Administrator)

D2 Consulting, Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161

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Springfield, VA

ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Location: Springfield, VA Clearance: Active TS/SCI required Travel: Occasional (for installation, repair, and disaster recovery) Join a Mission That Matters We’re looking for a

highly skilled and mission-driven Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator - Geospatial Systems

to join our elite team supporting a critical intelligence customer. If you're a seasoned Linux Administrator with a passion for cutting-edge technology and national security, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

As a

Senior Systems Administrator (Tier 3) , you'll be the go-to expert managing complex IT infrastructure that spans the globe. This isn’t your average desk job — you’ll solve high-stakes problems, contribute to a fast-moving mission, and collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

Own the day-to-day administration of multiple RHEL servers, enterprise storage systems, and networked environments

Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point — diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex technical issues

Support and maintain mission-critical systems remotely across global sites

Create and maintain detailed technical documentation

Monitor system performance and ensure reliability and uptime of server/storage infrastructure

Collaborate with engineers across contracts to produce secure, scalable system designs

Engage with stakeholders and SMEs to document and improve operational environments

Participate in an on-call rotation to support 24/7 operations

Travel as needed for system installation, repair, and disaster recovery

What You’ll Bring Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of experience as a Linux/UNIX Systems Administrator in enterprise-scale, multi-site environments

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Strong documentation and communication skills

8570 Compliant (Security+ or equivalent)

Active TS/SCI Clearance

Willingness to support occasional after-hours operations

Preferred Qualifications:

Confident presenting to technical and non-technical leadership

Familiarity with customer-specific processes and production environments

Team-first attitude with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Experience supporting or using geospatial tools and applications

Bonus Points If You Have:

Deep expertise in Linux/Unix systems administration

Experience with Oracle/SQL Databases

STIG hardening and DISA compliance

Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processes

Licensing and software asset management

VMWare and other virtualization platforms

Scripting (Perl, KSH, or similar)

What You'll Get in Return Hands-on experience with:

LAN/WAN & firewall technologies

Backup and disaster recovery solutions (NetBackup, Cohesity, Veeam)

Next-gen Geospatial & AI-driven technologies (including GenAI and Agentic AI)

Why This Role? Impact:

Your work directly supports national defense and intelligence operations

Innovation:

Work with cutting-edge tools in an ever-evolving technical landscape

Growth:

Expand your skills across system architecture, data storage, virtualization, and AI

Community:

Join a team of experts who are passionate about what they do and committed to supporting one another

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines.

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145-155k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

E.E.O. Statement As set forth in D2 Consulting’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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