Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Linux, Networking, Automation

Erias Ventures, LLC

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 230,000 - 270,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Wealth benefits package
Health benefits
Professional development

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC is seeking a Systems Administrator to support multi-OS environments with a security-first mindset at Fort Meade, MD. Candidates must hold Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance and have extensive SA experience.

Primary duties include administering Linux systems, networking gear (Cisco/Palo Alto), virtualization, scripting, and patch management. This on-site role offers substantial wealth benefits and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

  • Fifteen years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; five additional SA years may substitute for a degree.
  • Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance required; no sponsorship available.
  • Strong Linux expertise; Windows SA experience not considered.
  • Experience with virtualization, IPsec/VPN, and scripting (Bash/Python).

Responsibilities

  • Provide system support across multiple operating systems with a security focus.
  • Maintain, harden, and document enterprise infrastructure and networks.
  • Manage cabling, rack and stack, and hardware documentation.

Skills

Linux
Networking
Scripting
Automation
Virtual Machines
IPsec/VPN
Security tools
IAVA patching
Documentation/Rack & Stack
Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Ansible
Nessus
Docker
Kubernetes
IPsec
Cisco networking
Palo Alto firewall

Job description

  • Fort Meade, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving,open communication, andempowering our employeesto 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 technicallystrongandgrowth-orientedcompany focused on bringinginnovative solutionsto the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We are seeking a talented 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 in Linux (Windows SA will not be considered)
  • Experienced with Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment
  • Familiar with Virtual Machines / IPSEC / VPN Tunneling
  • Automation (I.E. Ansible – written and implemented playbooks)
  • Scripting Experience (Bash / Python)
  • STE / STN (includes nessus and other highside tools)
  • Iava Patching
  • Cabling, Documentation, Rack and Stack

Desired skills:

  • Containerization experience (Dockers / Kubernetes)
  • Troubleshooting of networking equipment.
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% 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.

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