Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Containers, Kubernetes, Puppet 7/21/2026 Annapolis J[...]

Erias Ventures, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 235,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

401(k) with Immediate Vesting

Spot Bonuses

Professional Development Bonuses

Medical coverage

Vision and Dental coverage

Disability and Life Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off with Flexible Work

Birthday Off

Amazon Prime Membership

Internet Reimbursement

Equipment/Tools Allowance

Morale Building Events

Swag and Training

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Senior SA to support IT systems across client/server/storage/network devices. You will handle day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and problem resolution, including UNIX and Windows OS configuration and network component management.

The role requires a Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance, 15 years of SA experience, and a technical bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Manages IT system infrastructure and related processes, including day‑to‑day operations and problem resolution.
• Supports UNIX and Windows operating systems, network components, and related system configurations.
• Liaises with agency management and internal customers to communicate status and escalation details.
• Supports the dispatch system and hardware problems, participates in resolution efforts.

Skills

IT systems support

Troubleshooting & escalation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Kubernetes

Puppet

Ansible

Linux/Unix administration

Job description

Annapolis Junction, MD

Description

Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and related processes. Provides support to IT systems including day‑to‑day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution of 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 escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Supports the dispatch system and hardware problems, 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.

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

• Support implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Experience with Container Technology: administer large software deployments on Linux/Unix systems, administer clustered storage solutions (e.g., storage appliances, Ceph), Kubernetes‑orchestrated containers, system configuration management software (e.g., Puppet, Ansible), and change control.

Benefits

The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $235,000 - $270,000.

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401(k) with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for assisting with business development and company growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for certificates and degrees
• Company‑subsidized Medical coverage
• 100% Company paid Vision and Dental coverage
• 100% Company paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for equipment and supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to celebrate our successes and build our community
• Onboarding and annual Swag
• Company paid Professional Development and Training

EEO Statement

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.