Linux Automation Administrator

Apex Systems; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Linux Automation Administrator in Linthicum, MD to support a federal program. You will manage RHEL/Ubuntu on secure networks, develop Ansible Playbooks, and oversee Kubernetes workloads while ensuring DISA STIG/NIST controls compliance.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, CompTIA Security+, and strong communication skills. On-site coverage is from 0600–1800 with core hours 0930–1430.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provision, manage, and support RHEL and Ubuntu servers across networks.
• Develop, utilize, and maintain Ansible Playbooks to secure and configure Linux servers.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and workloads.
• Configure connected services like network adapters, storage, and firewalls.
• Deploy and monitor capabilities to detect anomalies or disruptions.
• Investigate disruptions and provide root cause analyses.
• Support deployments of new hardware and software.

Skills

Ansible expertise

Kubernetes administration

Security/compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years

Master’s degree + 3 years

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Kubernetes

Splunk

Grafana

SolarWinds

GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Job#: 3054172

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Linux Automation Administrator

Location: Linthicum, Maryland (Onsite)

Alternate Location: Linthicum Heights, MD

Role Overview

We are seeking a Linux Automation Administrator to support a key program as part of a high-performing team. This position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, and cyber threat analysis in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. This role supports a federal program that requires a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision, manage, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu servers across several internet-connected and disconnected networks.
• Develop, utilize, and maintain Ansible Playbooks to secure, patch, and configure Linux servers.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters as well as the workloads deployed on the clusters.
• Manage and configure connected services such as network adapters, storage, and firewalls.
• Deploy, configure, and support monitoring capabilities to detect anomalous conditions or service disruptions.
• Investigate service disruptions and provide root cause analysis reports.
• Support deployments of new hardware and software applications and appliances.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience. A degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or Cybersecurity is desired. An additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance & CompTIA Security+ certification. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Technical Skills

• Expertise with Configuration as Code (CaC) tooling, with a preference for Ansible.
• Expertise managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu systems on disconnected environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling, with a preference for Terraform.
• Experience administering Kubernetes clusters and services.
• Experience managing secure computing environments to adhere with DISA STIGs and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience monitoring system uptime and performance with tools such as Splunk, Grafana, and SolarWinds.
• Experience providing detailed technical after-action reports with root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with host-level networking such as instance firewalls.
• Familiarity with storage provider management such as Network File Systems (NFS).
• Familiarity with source code management tooling such as GitHub or GitLab.

Schedule

The system administration team is expected to have on-site coverage from 0600-1800 Monday-Friday, and schedules will be coordinated with other team members to ensure this coverage. Core hours are 0930-1430 Monday-Friday, and attendance is expected outside of this window as needed to support meetings, deployments, and team activities.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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