Systems Administrator - Intermediate-Level
$80k - $100k/yr+ Relocation reimbursement incentive + Referral bonuses
Mid
Bachelor's
Orlando, FL, USA
In PersonNon-remote; relocation reimbursement incentive available.
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active Department of Defense Secret clearance is required.
- A DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or higher is required; accepted equivalents include CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, and SSCP.
- At least four years of experience supporting, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise IT environments is required.
- Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, virtualization platforms, and enterprise systems administration is required.
- Experience performing system maintenance, patch management, backup and recovery operations, and troubleshooting server and infrastructure issues is required.
- Experience supporting virtualized environments such as VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or similar platforms is required.
- Experience administering enterprise backup and recovery solutions, including Veeam, NetBackup, or HPE StoreOnce, is required.
- Knowledge of server monitoring, performance tuning, and enterprise monitoring tools is required.
- Experience supporting cloud migration, cloud services, or infrastructure modernization initiatives is required.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, vulnerability remediation, and systems hardening is required.
- Experience supporting disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity operations is required.
- Experience maintaining technical documentation, standard operating procedures, configuration baselines, and operational procedures is required.
- Experience working with networking, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues is required.
- A baseline certification is required within six months of hire if not already obtained.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, administer, support, and maintain server hardware, operating systems, software, and peripheral equipment.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and health using enterprise monitoring tools.
- Perform patch management, systems maintenance, and configuration management activities.
- Administer and support Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Group Policy, and enterprise infrastructure services.
- Support virtualization environments, storage platforms, and backup solutions.
- Execute data backup and recovery operations using technologies such as Veeam, NetBackup, and HPE StoreOnce.
- Assist with disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity initiatives.
- Support cloud migration and modernization projects.
- Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, configuration baselines, and operational procedures.
- Implement cybersecurity best practices and support vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Collaborate with networking, cybersecurity, engineering, and application teams to resolve issues and improve system performance.
- Provide technical support and guidance to Government customers and internal stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience administering Windows Server 2016 or later operating systems.
- Strong knowledge of PowerShell, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365 services.
- Experience supporting VMware and Linux environments.
- Familiarity with ACAS, Nessus, Retina, and vulnerability management tools.
- Experience supporting cloud-based environments and cloud migration efforts.
- Knowledge of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity best practices.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
About the company
Link Solutions provides IT infrastructure support, application development, cybersecurity, virtualization, and cloud and mobility services to U.S. federal government agencies. Its offerings cover designing, deploying, and managing IT environments, building custom applications, securing systems, virtualizing workloads, and enabling cloud and mobile access for government workflows. The company differentiates itself with certifications and governance credentials (ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000; CMMI ML3 DEV, SVC, and SPM) and its SBA 8(a) program history, signaling trained processes and a track record with federal clients. With a guiding philosophy of “Mission First… Customer Always,” Link Solutions aims to deliver enduring, mission-focused solutions and lasting client relationships that provide superior support to government missions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 ARL task order confirms continued Army demand for Link Solutions.
- March 2025 IMCS IV telephone award and 2025 NETCOM win broaden base.
- Updated company news in August 2026 signals active pipeline and execution momentum.
What critics are saying
- Army revenue concentration exposes Link Solutions to recompetes, scope cuts, and protest delays.
- A missing 2026 diversification win leaves the company dependent on federal budget cycles.
- If IMCS IV loses share, LinkedIn-sized primes can displace Link Solutions quickly.
What makes Link Solutions unique
- Army-centric IT services on IMCS IV, a $990 million vehicle through 2033.
- Won $97 million Army Research Laboratory modernization work in July 2026.
- Offers communications, cloud, cybersecurity, and virtualization across DoD installations.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options