Linux Administrator (Active TS/SCI with Polygraph)

J&T Business Consulting; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting is seeking a Linux Administrator in Fort Meade to support a TS/SCI with Polygraph program on-site. The role requires a decade of SA experience in similar contracts, a technical bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and IAT II certification. Must be able to work in a team, mentor junior staff, and communicate issues clearly.

AWS experience with EC2 Auto Scaling is desired. The candidate should be self-motivated, eager to learn new technologies, and capable of

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)
• Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts
• Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies
• Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
• Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling

Skills

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Puppet

Ansible

Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Five years SA experience substitution for degree

Tools

IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)

Job description

Linux Administrator (Active TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Fort George G Meade, United States | Posted on 08/20/2026

• Ten (10) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  
• Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  
• A minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)
  
• Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
  
• Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts
  
• Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff
  
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies
  
• Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners
  
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
  

Desired Skills

• Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling