Classified Linux Systems Engineer – Automation & Networking

Ctc-Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC Group seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and secure Linux-based systems within a classified environment at Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade.

You will support Cisco and Palo Alto networks, automate tasks with Ansible, Bash, and Python, and handle vulnerability remediation and IAVA patching. The role involves configuring networking gear, managing virtualized environments, and sustaining documentation and security compliance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or five years SA experience may substitute for degree.
• Five years of SA experience required for Level 1.
• Ten years of SA experience required for Level 2.
• Fifteen years of SA experience required for Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a classified environment.
• Configure and support Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment and troubleshoot connectivity.
• Manage virtualized environments; support IPsec and VPN tunneling.
• Develop automation solutions using Ansible, including playbooks.
• Create and maintain Bash and Python scripts for automation and monitoring.
• Support security activities such as Nessus scanning, IAVA patching, and system hardening.
• Install and maintain physical infrastructure, including rack-and-stack for servers and networking gear.
• Document system, network, configuration, and operational procedures.
• Support Docker and Kubernetes containerized environments.
• Diagnose and resolve complex Linux, networking, virtualization, hardware, and software issues.

Skills

Linux admin

Ansible automation

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Network troubleshooting

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

CWIP IAT Level I

CWIP IAT Level II

CWIP IAT Level III

MSCA / RHCSA / RHCE

Job description

CTC Group seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and secure Linux-based systems within a classified environment at Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade.

You will support Cisco and Palo Alto networks, automate tasks with Ansible, Bash, and Python, and handle vulnerability remediation and IAVA patching. The role involves configuring networking gear, managing virtualized environments, and sustaining documentation and security compliance.