Linux Administrator (TS/SCI Clearance with Fullscope Polygraph Required)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vis

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting seeks a Linux Administrator (Systems Administrator Level 2) to support a hybrid cloud environment at Fort Meade, MD. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

You will design architectures, deploy solutions, provision and harden Linux instances, and automate infrastructure using Bash, Python, Puppet, and Ansible. AWS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of Systems Administration on similar programs OR 15 years with no degree.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification.
• Strong Linux system administration including installation, hardening, patching, diagnostics.
• Proven automation scripting in Bash, Python, Puppet, or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux servers across isolated networks and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Design, build, debug, and maintain infrastructure automation scripts and CM routines using Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to isolate root causes and resolve complex system issues.
• Support systems architecture design and continuous operational improvements.
• Interface with service owners, leads, and teammates to communicate status, risk mitigations, and metrics.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior administration staff.

Skills

Bash

Python

Puppet

Ansible

Linux Administration

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years OR 15 years experience without degree

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II

Tools

AWS

EC2 Auto Scaling

AWS CLI

boto3

Job description

Linux Administrator (TS/SCI Clearance with Fullscope Polygraph Required)

Fort George G Meade, United States | Posted on 10/28/2026

Location: Fort Meade, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $165,000 – $200,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking a skilled and innovative Linux Administrator (Systems Administrator Level 2) to join a high-performing systems team supporting a hybrid cloud environment in Fort Meade, MD.

In this role, you will assist in designing systems architecture and deploying solutions across multiple networks and diverse infrastructures. You will provision, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux instances while driving infrastructure automation and process optimization across the ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux server instances across multiple isolated networks and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Design, build, debug, and maintain infrastructure automation scripts and configuration management routines using Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering and operations teams to isolate root causes and resolve complex system issues.
• Support systems architecture design and continuous operational improvements.
• Interface with service owners, technical leads, and teammates to communicate system status, risk mitigations, and performance metrics.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior administration staff.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution plus at least 10 years of Systems Administration experience on programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity, OR 15 years of relevant Systems Administration experience without a degree (5 additional years substituting for the degree).
• Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Operating Systems: Strong, hands‑on Linux system administration background, including installation, hardening, patch management, performance monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Automation & Scripting: Demonstrated proficiency writing and debugging automation scripts using tools such as Bash, Python, Puppet, or Ansible.

Desired Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), specifically configuring and managing EC2 Auto Scaling groups.
• Practical experience utilizing the AWS CLI (aws-cli) and AWS SDK for Python (boto3) to automate cloud infrastructure tasks.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued education and professional certifications

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.