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

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

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

J T in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator (Systems Administrator Level 2) to join a high-performing systems team supporting a hybrid cloud environment.

You will provision, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux instances while driving automation across networks and diverse infrastructures. The role requires hands-on Linux expertise and an active TS/SCI clearance, with experience in AWS, Puppet/Ansible, and scripting to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• 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).
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Strong, hands-on Linux system administration background, including installation, hardening, patch management, performance monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated proficiency writing and debugging automation scripts using tools such as Bash, Python, Puppet, or Ansible.

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.

Skills

System administration

Scripting

Automation tools

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

15 years of relevant Systems Administration experience without a degree

Tools

AWS

aws cli

boto3

Job description

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

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

• 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.