Cloud Systems Administrator (Hybrid Cloud) with Security Clearance

Linchpin Software LLC; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Linchpin Software LLC is seeking a senior Cloud Systems Administrator to lead enterprise systems architecture, modernization, and zero trust security. You will guide IaC, configuration management, disaster recovery, and compliance across hybrid environments, mentoring a team of engineers.

The role emphasizes ownership, craftsmanship, and cross-enclave collaboration in a complex, mission-critical program. On-site Chantilly with partial telework, TS/SCI clearance required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Windows, Linux, and hybrid cloud environments.
• IaC and configuration management with Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise security controls, compliance requirements, and governance.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise infrastructure initiatives and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal authority for enterprise systems architecture and modernization.
• Lead design, automation, and optimization of highly available infrastructure.
• Implement zero trust security principles across cross-enclave environments.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code and configuration management across the enterprise.
• Establish governance for disaster recovery and compliance automation.
• Provide strategic leadership for security and operational resilience.
• Mentor teammates on best practices for system administration and automation.

Skills

Windows/Linux

Monitoring/DR/Backups

Security/Compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

LOCATION: Chantilly, VA (on-site with partial telework)

CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI required

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 10 years

JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM At Linchpin Software, we are building a team, not filling seats. We are looking for a senior infrastructure leader who wants to be the go-to authority on a complex, mission-critical environment and help shape where it goes next. You will work with a close-knit group of engineers who value ownership, craftsmanship, and helping each other succeed, and you will grow with us as the program expands.

ABOUT THE ROLE As our Cloud Systems Administrator (SME level), you will be the principal authority for enterprise systems architecture, infrastructure modernization, and zero trust security. You will lead the design, automation, optimization, and governance of highly available infrastructure across complex, cross-enclave systems. You will provide strategic and technical leadership for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, disaster recovery, and compliance automation, making sure our operations stay resilient, scalable, and secure.

Serve as the principal authority for enterprise systems architecture and infrastructure modernization

• Lead the design, automation, and optimization of highly available infrastructure environments
• Implement zero trust security principles and cross-enclave interoperability solutions
• Drive Infrastructure as Code and configuration management across the enterprise
• Establish and enforce governance for disaster recovery and compliance automation
• Provide strategic technical leadership for security and operational resilience
• Optimize infrastructure for scalability, performance, and security
• Guide and mentor teammates on best practices for system administration, automation, and infrastructure management

REQUIRED SKILLS - Extensive experience supporting Windows, Linux, and hybrid cloud environments

• Expertise with IaC and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Strong knowledge of system monitoring, disaster recovery, backup solutions, and performance optimization
• Deep understanding of enterprise security controls, compliance requirements, and infrastructure governance
• Proven ability to lead enterprise infrastructure initiatives and technical teams

TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT - Air-gapped hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, including complex multi-enclave ecosystems

• AWS GovCloud / SC2S / C2S and GCP cloud platforms
• Nutanix host and cluster configuration, management with Prism Central, and NDFS configuration and management
• Cisco switching, routing, firewalling, and site-to-site connectivity (IPSEC, DMVPN, SD-WAN)
• Locally hosted GPU servers
• Multi-tenant Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Cloud-native security implementation and security accreditation processes
• Advanced GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Enterprise database services (RDS, RDS Aurora, DynamoDB)
• Serverless architectures (Lambda)
• Cloud networking and VPC configuration
• Monitoring, logging, and data platforms (Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, Splunk)
• Microservices architecture and API Gateway implementation
• Development experience with Python, .NET / C#, and related languages
• Identity and access services (Microsoft Active Directory, LDAP / OpenLDAP, Entra ID, Keycloak)
• High-assurance cross-domain and encryption solutions (TACLANE, NCAP)
• Cloud cost optimization techniques
• Operating systems: Linux (Rocky, Red Hat, Amazon Linux, Ubuntu), Windows, and macOS

PREFERRED SKILLS - Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

• Experience supporting federal, defense, intelligence, or highly regulated environments
• Expertise in zero trust architecture and secure infrastructure design
• Experience with containerized platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator or Architect, RHCE, VMware, CISSP, or similar
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise automation frameworks

WHY JOIN US - A small, growing team where your expertise shapes the direction of the program

• Hands-on work with a broad, modern stack across cloud, on-prem, and cross-domain environments
• Room to lead, mentor, and build something lasting
• Chantilly, VA location with partial telework flexibility

If you are ready to be the expert people rely on, on a team that values you as more than a resume, we would love to hear from you.