System Administrator 3 - (Linux, NVIDIA, Virtualization)

Akina, Inc. • $203K — $249K *
Annapolis, MD 21401In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Strong Linux systems administration experience in operational environments.
  • Experience with GPU accelerated or high-performance compute systems, especially NVIDIA hardware.
  • Ability to document technical processes clearly and effectively.
  • Experience in structured data center or warehouse environments.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors.
  • Proven troubleshooting skills for hardware and software issues in networked systems.
  • Strong communication skills and direct interaction experience with users.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain high-performance compute hardware, including NVIDIA accelerator platforms.
  • Relocate existing equipment to a government data warehouse, ensuring configuration integrity.
  • Lead installation and support efforts for both new and legacy hardware.
  • Document installation procedures and configurations to create scalable deployment playbooks.
  • Develop relationships with onsite System Administrators to improve troubleshooting and priority escalation.
  • Identify onsite support gaps and recommend improvements to reduce downtime.
  • Partner with engineering teams to optimize system performance and user workflows.

Benefits

  • 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays.
  • 401k with 100% vesting on start date and a company contribution of 10% of salary.
  • 100% coverage of employee healthcare costs and 50% for dependents.
  • Educational assistance for college classes and job-related training and certifications.
Full Job Description
System Administrator 3 - (Linux, NVIDIA, Virtualization)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 20-25-026-SA3
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Description:

You will support CNO Capabilities as a senior System Administrator and technical contributor responsible for sustaining and evolving a high-performance operational IT environment. This is not a ticket only administrator role. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of systems, documents with precision, builds strong relationships, and actively looks for ways to improve how engineers work every day. This role requires a forward leaning professional who enjoys working directly with users, optimizing workflows, and building repeatable processes that make future efforts faster and more efficient.
  • Install, configure, and maintain high performance compute hardware, including NVIDIA H100, H200, and B300 class accelerator platforms.
  • Uninstall and relocate existing equipment to a government data warehouse while ensuring configuration integrity and proper tracking.
  • Lead installation and sustainment efforts for new and legacy hardware within the warehouse environment.
  • Document installation procedures, configurations, and lessons learned to create repeatable, scalable deployment playbooks.
  • Develop strong working relationships with onsite System Administrators at the warehouse to streamline troubleshooting and escalate priorities when mission timelines require it.
  • Identify gaps in onsite support coverage and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and response time.
  • Partner directly with contract engineering teams to optimize system performance and user workflows.
  • Maintain detailed technical documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures with a level of clarity that allows another engineer to step in seamlessly.
  • Support virtualization efforts and contribute to long term IT modernization strategies.
  • Adapt as mission requirements evolve, including future support for AWS, cloud integrations, and Large Language Model infrastructure.

Position Required Skills:
  • Strong Linux systems administration experience in operational environments.
  • Experience installing and maintaining GPU accelerated or high performance compute systems, particularly NVIDIA enterprise class hardware.
  • Demonstrated ability to document technical processes clearly and professionally.
  • Experience working within structured data center or warehouse environments.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies and hypervisors.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues across networked systems.
  • Strong communication skills and experience interacting directly with mission users.
  • Proven ability to operate independently while coordinating effectively with distributed support teams.

Nice to Haves
  • Forward leaning mindset with enthusiasm for improving user experience.
  • Comfort working hands on with hardware in a warehouse environment.
  • Relationship builder who understands that mission success depends on strong coordination with onsite support teams.
  • Flexible and growth oriented, with interest in expanding into cloud, AWS, and LLM support over time.
  • Commitment to building documentation and processes that make tomorrow's installs faster than today's.

SA3 Qualifications:

YOE Requirement: 9 yrs. with or without a B.S.

Salary Range: $203k-$249k (Annually)

The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

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