Job Information
VES, LLC Junior Linux Systems Administrator in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Company Overview
VES, LLC is
seeking
a motivated and proactive Junior Linux Systems Administrator to support on-site operations and infrastructure management. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who takes initiative, is eager to learn, and thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
This position is onsite at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, with hybrid flexibility
.
ABOUT VES, LLC
We are a small business headquartered out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. We have grown up to approximately 80 employees, many of them getting our footprints
established
in other areas of the United States. Established in 2014, our core competencies are the development of custom government off the Shelf (GOTS) infrastructure solutions, integrating mission command systems, and prototyping emerging technologies for use in the Army tactical architecture. We are a company built entirely of engineers, focused completely on solving the DoD's hardest software systems integration challenges.
Many software government contractors only hire to fill a slot and then release the person with the contract time is up. We truly strive to be more of a close-knit group, hiring people for their talent and making sure they want to stay for the long haul. We offer highly competitive pay, generous benefits, and a friendly work culture.
Position Summary
The Junior Linux Systems Administrator will support the management and maintenance of
Ubuntu Linux-based servers and end-user systems (laptops/desktops)
across operational and lab environments,
assist
end users, and contribute to the reliability and performance of systems. This role requires a self-starter mindset-someone who actively identifies and executes tasks through a ticketing system while
remaining
responsive to direct assignments as needed.
A security-first mindset is essential, with consideration for IT security best practices throughout the full system lifecycle-from
initial
planning and deployment through ongoing operations and maintenance.
This position also involves
hands-on work with physical infrastructure
, including racking and stacking servers,
running
and managing cabling, and
assisting
with hardware installations and lab environment maintenance. Candidates should be comfortable working in a lab environment and handling physical IT equipment.
This is an
entry to early-career position (
approximately 0
-3 years of experience)
and offers
strong growth
opportunities within a mission-focused technical team.
Key Responsibilities
Administer and
maintain
Ubuntu Linux
systems, including system configuration, patching, and troubleshooting
Support day-to-day operation and
maintenance of physical, containerized, and virtualized server environments
Manage and track
equipment and assets
across operational and lab environments, including intake, inventory, and lifecycle management
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