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

Zohorecruit; 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Fort Meade, MD hosts a Linux Administrator position requiring TS/SCI with polygraph. The role focuses on designing and deploying Linux-based infrastructure, automating tasks with Bash, Python, Puppet, and Ansible, and supporting a hybrid cloud environment.

You will provision, configure, harden, patch, and monitor enterprise Linux instances, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and mentor junior staff while driving operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline plus at least 10 years of Systems Administration experience on programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity, OR 15 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Strong hands-on Linux administration including install, hardening, patch management, performance monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Proficiency in automation with Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux server instances across multiple networks and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Build and maintain infrastructure automation scripts and configuration management routines.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to isolate root causes and resolve complex system issues.
• Support systems architecture design and continuous operational improvements.
• Communicate system status, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff in administration practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

10+ years Systems Administration experience

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification

Tools

Linux

Bash

Python

Puppet

Ansible

AWS

aws-cli

boto3

Job description

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

Fort George G Meade, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

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

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.