Cleared System Administrator

Azusa Solutions LLC; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Remote work options

Job summary

Azusa Solutions is seeking a seasoned System Administrator to operate and maintain Linux-based, virtualized environments for unclassified and TS environments. The role emphasizes security, scripting, and reliable service delivery.

The candidate will manage OLVM, ZFS storage, FreeIPA identity services, and Cisco network components, collaborating with network teams to limit downtime. Local to DC/MD/VA area with potential remote/hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a System Administrator.
• Hands-on Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Maintain services across virtualization, storage, identity, and network.
• Intermediate Cisco network administration experience.
• Advanced scripting; modify and develop scripts.
• Clear documentation and communication skills.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle Linux 8–10 systems, including install, config, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Manage unclassified user VMs in Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM).
• Maintain Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance (ZS11-2) shared storage for TS/unclassified envs.
• Support FreeIPA identity and DNS services for unclassified environment.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connectivity and Cisco IOS-XE devices with network teams.
• Assess CVEs, track remediation, and support IAVM management.
• Document configurations, maintenance procedures, incidents, and changes.
• Own networks to ensure minimal downtime for users.

Skills

System administration

Linux

Scripting

Documentation

Cisco networking

CompTIA Security+

Tools

OLVM

oVirt

Proxmox

VMware

Cisco IOS-XE

Job description

Only applicants with an Active TS/SCI and FSP need apply.
Candidate must be local to the DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia area.

Azusa Solutions is seeking a System Administrator to join our team of talented consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company comprised of highly qualified, highly impactful, and multi-talented individuals.

The System Administrator will operate and maintain internal and customer environments including: Linux servers, virtual machines, shared storage, identity services, and network infrastructure. This role supports unclassified user VMs and shared storage environments, including classified and unclassified systems

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years as a System Administrator.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux systems and troubleshooting infrastructure issues.
• Ability to maintain reliable services across virtualization, storage, identity, and network components.
• Intermediate knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco network administration.
• Advanced scripting skills, including the ability to modify existing scripts and develop new scripts.
• Clear documentation and communication skills.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of CVEs and IAVM management.
• Network configuration experience, including Cisco IOS-XE.
• Experience with ZFS or comparable storage appliances, such as NetApp or Dell EMC.
• Strong virtualization experience with OLVM, oVirt, Proxmox, VMware, or similar platforms.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer Oracle Linux 8, 9, and 10 systems, including installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Manage unclassified user VMs in Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM).
• Maintain Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance (ZS11-2) shared storage for TS and unclassified environments.
• Support FreeIPA identity and DNS services for the unclassified environment.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connectivity and Cisco IOS-XE devices in coordination with network teams.
• Assess Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), track remediation, and support IAVM management.
• Document configurations, maintenance procedures, incidents, and system changes.
• Ownership of the networks to ensure limited (<99%) down time for the users.

Benefit Information

Our firm offers a professional and respectful work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Long term/short term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with match available immediately
• Employee referral incentive
• Remote or Hybrid telework arrangements are available for some positions

About Azusa

Azusa Solutions (Azusa) helps clients solve their toughest challenges in the area Enterprise Application Development and Maintenance.

Azusa is an equal opportunity employer.

Find out more about Azusa at www.AzusaSolutions.com.