Lead Linux Automation Engineer | RHEL, Ansible, Kubernetes

Applied Information Sciences; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 121,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences is seeking a Linux Automation Administrator to join a Federal Contract team. You will manage RHEL and Ubuntu servers, build and maintain Ansible Playbooks, and oversee Kubernetes clusters across multiple networks. The role demands strong CaC tooling and security/compliance discipline.

You will contribute to cyber investigations and mission support efforts while collaborating with leadership and stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance is required or pursuing eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or 3 years with Master’s degree; top secret/SCI clearance preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; CaC tooling experience (Ansible preferred).
• Experience with RHEL/Ubuntu in disconnected environments; experience with IaC tooling and enterprise security standards.

Responsibilities

• Provision, manage, and support RHEL and Ubuntu servers across connected and disconnected networks.
• Develop, maintain Ansible Playbooks for security, patching, and configuration.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and workloads; configure connected services (network, storage, firewalls).
• Deploy and monitor systems; perform root cause analysis and post-incident reports.
• Support deployment of new hardware/software and appliances.
• Lead cross-team programs and mentor engineering staff.

Skills

RHEL

Ubuntu

Ansible

Kubernetes

IaC/CaC

Leadership

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Applied Information Sciences is seeking a Linux Automation Administrator to join a Federal Contract team. You will manage RHEL and Ubuntu servers, build and maintain Ansible Playbooks, and oversee Kubernetes clusters across multiple networks. The role demands strong CaC tooling and security/compliance discipline.

You will contribute to cyber investigations and mission support efforts while collaborating with leadership and stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance is required or pursuing eligibility.