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, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 匹

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

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

The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, a technical degree or substantial experience, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT II baseline certification. You will automate infrastructure and mentor junior staff while ensuring security and performance across isolated networks.

Qualifications

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

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 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 and teammates to communicate system status and metrics.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash

Python

Puppet

Ansible

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.

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.