Lead Linux Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) Hybrid Cloud Automation

J T; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Job summary

J T in Fort Meade, MD seeks an experienced Linux Administrator (Systems Administrator Level 2) to support a hybrid cloud environment. You will provision, configure, harden, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux instances while driving automation and process improvements.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, a technical degree with extensive systems experience, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification. AWS experience is a plus in a complex multi-network setup.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline plus 10+ years of Systems Administration experience on similar programs, or 15 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification such as Security+ CE or CCNA Security.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux server instances across isolated networks and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Design and implement automation scripts and configuration management using Bash, Python, Puppet, and Ansible.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to diagnose root causes and resolve complex system issues.
• Support system architecture design and continuous operational improvements.
• Communicate system status, risks, and metrics to service owners and leads.
• Provide mentorship to junior admins.

Skills

Linux

Bash

Python

Puppet

Ansible

Automation

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

15 years of Systems Administration experience without a degree

Tools

AWS

AWS CLI

boto3

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

J T in Fort Meade, MD seeks an experienced Linux Administrator (Systems Administrator Level 2) to support a hybrid cloud environment. You will provision, configure, harden, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux instances while driving automation and process improvements.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance, a technical degree with extensive systems experience, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification. AWS experience is a plus in a complex multi-network setup.