Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Python

Erias Ventures, LLC

United States

On-site

USD 230,000 - 270,000

Full time

12 days ago

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay
401k with Immediate Vesting (11%)
Spot Bonuses for Business Growth
Professional Development Bonuses

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Linux Systems Administrator to provide cross-platform system support with a strong security mindset. The role requires Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance and extensive SA experience on complex programs.

The position emphasizes rigorous patching, vulnerability analysis, and network device management, including Cisco/Palo Alto configurations. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent SA experience is required, with RHCE and virtualization knowledge

Qualifications

  • Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SA experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • CWIP: IAT Level 2 certification required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide system support across multiple operating systems with security focus.
  • Manage daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
  • Aid users in accessing and using IT systems.
  • Configure Cisco/Palo Alto switches and firewalls.
  • Provide day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices.
  • Conduct vulnerability analysis and Nessus scanning.
  • Support IAVA patching and compliance requirements.

Skills

Linux
Ansible
Scripting (Bash/Python)
IAVA Patching
IT systems operation
Configuration management
CWIP IAT Level 2
Virtual machines
IPsec VPN
Docker/Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
5 years SA experience substitute for degree

Tools

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Job description

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 technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking a talented Linux Systems Administrator to provide system support across multiple operating system with a security understanding and experience.

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 Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Required skills
  • Strong working knowledge with Linux
  • Knowledgeable with Ansible (Playbooks)
  • Knowledgeable with Scripting (Bash/Python)
  • Cabling, Documentation, Rack & Stack
  • IAVA Patching
  • Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
  • Aid users in accessing and using IT systems
  • Configure Cisco / Palo Alto Switches Firewalls
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices
  • STE/STN Compliance / Nessus Scanning / Vulnerability Analysis
  • 10 years experience as SA + Bachelors Degree in technical discipline (5 years experience can be substituted for degree)
  • CWIP Cert: IAT Level 2
Desired skills
  • Redhat Certified Engineer (RedHat Enterprise Linux installation (RHEL): expert level installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting)
  • Knowledgeable with virtual machines
  • Setting up IPSEC Tunnels/VPN Tunneling
  • Familiar with Containerization (Dockers / Kubernetes)
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 $230,000 - $270,000.

Wealth Benefits
  • Above Market Hourly Pay
  • 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
  • Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
  • Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Health Benefits
  • 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
Happiness Benefits
  • 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

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.

Referrals & Inquiries

Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career? Interested in earning some extra cash? If so, refer them to us with their name and contact details, and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire.

Not seeing the right position right now? Reach out to us, and well notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available!

To learn more about our company visit our webpage (http://www.eriasventures.com/) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/eriasventures/).

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Python
Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Python

Erias Ventures, LLC • Fort Meade (MD)

On-site
USD 230,000 - 270,000
Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with vest
Spot Bonuses
+15
Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Python 10/23/2026 Fort Meade, MD MD - BOW
Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Python 10/23/2026 Fort Meade, MD MD - BOW

Erias Ventures, LLC • Fort Meade (MD)

On-site
USD 230,000 - 270,000
Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with vest
Spot Bonuses for Business Development
+15
Enterprise - System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Bash
Enterprise - System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Bash

Erias Ventures, LLC • Annapolis (MD)

On-site
USD 175,000 - 225,000
Wealth benefits
Health benefits
Happiness benefits
+1
Enterprise - System Administrator - AWS, Ansible
Enterprise - System Administrator - AWS, Ansible

Erias Ventures, LLC • Columbia (MD)

On-site
USD 170,000 - 185,000
Above Market Pay
401k with Immediate Vesting
Spot Bonuses
+7
Enterprise - System Administrator - AWS, Ansible 10/19/2026 Columbia, MD MD - COR
Enterprise - System Administrator - AWS, Ansible 10/19/2026 Columbia, MD MD - COR

Erias Ventures, LLC • Columbia (MD)

On-site
USD 170,000 - 185,000
Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immd
Spot Bonuses for Business Development
+6
Enterprise - System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Bash
Enterprise - System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Bash

Erias Ventures, LLC • Maryland

On-site
USD 175,000 - 225,000
Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Vest
Spot Bonuses for Business Growth
+11
HPC - System Engineer - Linux, Bash, Cisco
HPC - System Engineer - Linux, Bash, Cisco

Erias Ventures, LLC • Maryland

On-site
USD 180,000 - 215,000
Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with vest
Spot Bonuses for business growth
+11
Enterprise - System Administrator - UNIX, Windows, Troubleshoot
Enterprise - System Administrator - UNIX, Windows, Troubleshoot

Erias Ventures, LLC • Maryland

On-site
USD 175,000 - 225,000
Above Market Hourly Pay
401k with Immediate Vesting
Spot Bonuses
+12
HPC - System Engineer - Linux, Bash, Cisco 10/20/2026 Annapolis Junction, MD MD - DRA
HPC - System Engineer - Linux, Bash, Cisco 10/20/2026 Annapolis Junction, MD MD - DRA

Erias Ventures, LLC • Annapolis (MD)

On-site
USD 180,000 - 215,000
Above market pay
401k with immediate vesting
Spot bonuses
+2
Enterprise - Senior System Engineer - Linux, Jira, AWS
Enterprise - Senior System Engineer - Linux, Jira, AWS

Erias Ventures, LLC. • San Antonio (TX)

On-site
USD 245,000 - 275,000
Above Market Hourly Pay
401(k) with Immediate Vesting
Company-paid Medical Coverage
+2