Systems Engineer – Entry Level

Markon

Systems Engineer 1 managing server, network, storage, and Linux-based systems at Markon. Supporting deployment, administration, and sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure for Fort Meade customer.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSLinuxPythonShell ScriptingTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the deployment, administration, and sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure and network environments
Manage server, network, storage, and Linux-based systems
Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise server and network infrastructure
Manage and support Dell servers, Cisco Nexus switches, and related hardware components
Configure and maintain network services, routing, DNS, NTP, and mission hosting environments
Develop and maintain IP tables, RPM packages, and system configurations
Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash and Python
Support multiple network environments and ensure system availability and performance
Implement security updates, vulnerability remediation, and IAVM compliance requirements
Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and operating system issues
Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and operational procedures
Utilize Jira to track tasks, issues, and project activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

TS/SCI w/ active Polygraph with this Customer
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field required
7+ years of experience supporting systems administration, infrastructure, or network operations environments
Experience setting up and managing Dell servers and Cisco Nexus switches required
Experience with network hardware, configuration management, routing, and mission hosting environments
Experience administering DNS and NTP services
Experience developing and maintaining IP tables and RPM packages
Experience with Bash shell scripting and Python automation
Experience setting up and maintaining NAS storage arrays
Experience supporting and maintaining multiple network environments
Experience implementing and maintaining IAVM compliance requirements
Experience using Jira for issue tracking and project coordination
Red Hat Linux certification required
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic mission environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Linux systems administrationnetwork configurationserver managementBash scriptingPython automationIP tables managementRPM package maintenanceDNS administrationNTP servicesNAS storage management

Soft Skills

troubleshootinganalytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationindependent workcollaborative work

Certifications

Red Hat Linux certification