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

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

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.