IT Specialist – TS Required

SIXGEN

. Meaningful support to federal customers .

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeSterling • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Linux Administration, Virtualization, and Network Management, with a strong focus on system design and implementation for federal customers. Proficient in scripting and IT automation, alongside a solid understanding of encryption and PKI concepts.

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Linux AdministrationVirtualization and ContainersNetwork Management and ConfigurationScripting and IT AutomationMicrosoft Windows Server and Active Directory

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Hard Skills

Linux AdministrationVirtualizationDockerProxMox VEScriptingBashPythonPowerShellNetwork ManagementEncryption

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Windows ServerActive DirectoryDNSDHCPGPOWSUSWindows 10Windows 11MacOSPGP

Industry Keywords

Federal CustomersIT AutomationSensitive SystemsClassified SystemsDevelopment Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSDockerFirewallsLinuxMacOSPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Meaningful support to federal customers
Engage with administrative and engineering teams
Work closely with other IT staff to design and implement systems and solutions
Join a team of fellow Information Technology professionals and specialists.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience
Linux administration including all aspects of deployment, maintenance, and configuration of multiple distributions.
Experience architecting sensitive, classified, and/or isolated development systems and enclaves
Virtualization and containers, especially ProxMox VE, and docker.
Program I.T or P.I.T. maintenance experience
Familiarity with encryption and PKI concepts and tools including PGP email integration, step-ca deployment, and full disk encryption.
Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory services including user and group management, DNS and DHCP, GPO, and WSUS.
Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 and MacOS end-user system setup, maintenance, and support.
Scripting and IT automation including bash, python, and/or powershell.
Network management and configuration including VLAN, VPN, SSH tunneling, iptables-based firewalls, linux-based routing, and wifi and ethernet hardware setup.
Hardware, OS, and software diagnostics, repair, and maintenance for end-user and server systems and small business networking.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-funded health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible leave policy (Need Vacation - Take It!)
Flexible hours and opportunities to work from home
4% 401(k) contribution, vested immediately
Reimbursements for training events, gym memberships, cell phone and internet bills, and lunches with coworkers
Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
401K with a 4% employer contribution
Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)
Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
Flexible PTO and holiday schedule