Lab Manager III with Security Clearance

ARSIEM Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ARSIEM Corporation seeks a Lab Manager III to lead Linux/Mac lab operations in Arlington, VA. The role emphasizes advanced systems administration, lab infrastructure deployment, and rapid integration of Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman in a secure environment.

You will contribute to scalable automation, patch management, and security monitoring while collaborating across multiple physical locations to support mission-critical capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience.
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• 2+ years MacOS and iOS experience.
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical skills and technical resources to support mission requirements at tactical levels.
• Perform large-scale configuration management and deployment across Windows, MacOS, Linux/Unix, and virtual environments.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
• Provide ongoing systems administration, upgrades, patching and troubleshooting services.
• Monitor RedHat platforms security and health, and report findings daily.
• Create automation solutions using OpenShift, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman.
• Integrate and configure COTS, GOTS and third-party apps into OpenShift and manage containerized apps.
• Develop automation for deployment of systems and applications to virtual and physical devices using OpenShift, Ansible Tower, and Satellite.
• Establish access controls, ensure backups, monitor performance and security.

Skills

Linux SysAdmin

MacOS/iOS

Lab management

Collaboration

Education

BS / HS Diploma (CS/CE/CIS/CS Eng)

Tools

OpenShift

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Podman

Job description

Lab Manager III Arlington, VA Lab Manager - 0008-0003 / Full-time / On-site

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support. As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. ARSIEM is looking for a Technical Engagement Network (TEN) Lab Manager with experience in Linux Systems Administration to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities within the customer environment, thereby supporting analysts and the business continuity of the customer mission.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implement infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements.
• Perform large scale configuration management and deployment across Windows, MacOS, Linux/Unix, and other operating systems and virtual environments to support the TEN infrastructure.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
• Provide ongoing systems administration, technical support, upgrades, patching and troubleshooting services.
• Monitor RedHat platforms security and health, create and maintain reports of findings daily
• Create next-generation application platform automation solutions utilizing RedHat Openshift, RedHat Ansible automation, Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman.
• Integrate and configure COTS, GOTS, and third-party applications into RedHat Openshift and demonstrate ability to manage, maintain and patch containerized applications.
• Create and support development of automation solutions for deployment of systems and applications to virtual and physical devices using RedHat Openshift, RedHat Ansible Tower, and RedHat Satellite.
• Perform implementation of granular access control, and monitor systems for acceptable performance and user accessibility, establish back-ups, and monitor systems security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage problems across the enterprise related to storage and replication strategies across local and wide area networks, monitor channels for storage-related network and system issues and remediate them as they occur.
• Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with approval from the customer.
• Manage assigned project components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Advise and provide insight on development of lab standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
• Employ security concepts, theories, insights, tools and methodologies to mitigate system weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience.
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• 2+ years MacOS and iOS experience.
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with writing technical procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Virtualization automation and optimization.
• Experience with multiple operating systems to include Linux/Unix, Windows, MacOS.
• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II Clearance Requirement: Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff… All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.