Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Containers, Kubernetes, Puppet

Erias Ventures, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 235,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Vest

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development Bonuses

Company subsidized Medical Coverage

Vision and Dental Coverage

Long Term Disability and LifeInsurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Flexible Schedules

Birthday Off

Amazon Prime Membership

Internet Reimbursement

Equipment and Supplies Allowance

Company Events

Onboarding and Swag

Training

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC seeks engineers to support IT systems, troubleshoot, and maintain infrastructure across UNIX/Windows servers and storage environments. The role emphasizes secure, scalable IT operations and proactive problem-solving in a growth-oriented company.

The position requires a Top-Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, plus extensive SA experience. Expect challenging mission-focused work with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of SA experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required.
• Current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• Experience with IT system implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Container technology: Kubernetes, Linux/UNIX, Ceph, Puppet/Ansible and change control.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support for IT systems.
• Support day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows OS, and network components.
• Assist with deployment of large software systems and storage solutions.
• Communicate status to management and internal customers during incidents.

Skills

IT systems experience

Help Desk support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Linux/UNIX

Ceph storage

Puppet

Ansible

Storage appliances

Job description

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technicallystrong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems.

• Provide Tier 1(Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required skills

• Experience required to support the implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Experience with Container Technology: Administering large software deployments on LINUX/UNIX systems, administering clustered storage solutions (e.g. storage appliances, Ceph), Kubernetes orchestrated containers, system configuration management software (e.g. Puppet, Ansible) and change control.

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $235,000 - $270,000.

Wealth Benefits

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% RothorTraditional 401kwith Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonusesfor Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonusesfor Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits

• Company subsidizedMedicalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidVisionandDentalCoverage
• 100%Company PaidLong Term Disability,Short Term Disability, andGroup Life Insurance
• MonthlyWellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits

• Paid Time OffwithFlexible WorkSchedules andBirthday Off
• Amazon Prime MembershipandMonthlyInternetReimbursement
• TechnologyandProductivity Allowancefor Equipment and Supplies
• Morale BuildingandCompany Eventsto Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and AnnualSwag
• Company Paid Professional DevelopmentandTraining

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.