Entry Level Systems Administrator (VISTA), BS or HS+5 at Link, LLC (Annapolis Junction, MD)
Link, LLC· Annapolis Junction, MD·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Job description
Well written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ticket and document as needed. Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliant cert (i.e., Security+), or obtained within 90 days of starting. Active RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or better or obtained within 90 days of starting. The ability to lift 50lbs overhead to support racking hardware in server racks. Experience writing and modifying bash scripts. Experience with entering commands in a Linux operating system. Nice to haves but not required: L2/L3 network experience, NFS or S3 storage appliances, puppet, ansible, git, VMware or more Linux.
Why work at Link, LLC
- Culture: Mission‑driven environment focused on protecting national security. Employees are described as part of a team that “enables missions and engineers lasting solutions.”
- Work Environment: On‑site work at secure government facilities (Ft Meade, MD; Annapolis Junction, MD; Columbia, MD; Honolulu, HI). No remote/hybrid options evident from job postings.
- Perks & Benefits:
- 14% employer retirement contribution (no employee match required)
- 75% of medical costs covered for entire family (plus Fringe Benefit to subsidize further)
- 100% of Long‑Term, Short‑Term, AD&D, and Life Insurance paid by employer
- $10,000 annual training budget
- 5 weeks PTO + 12 holidays + 40 hours personal time + 40 hours professional training
- 10 days parental leave
- Monthly morale events: happy hours, go‑karting, axe throwing, brewery tours, curling
- Engineering culture: Focus on innovation, reverse engineering, and hands‑on technical work. High investment in training and professional development.