Linux Automation Administrator

Apex Systems; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

HSA

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Linux Automation Administrator to support a federal program. You will manage RHEL/Ubuntu servers, develop Ansible playbooks, and oversee Kubernetes clusters while ensuring security, DISA/STIGs, and NIST 800-53 compliance.

On-site in Linthicum, MD with TS clearance required. Role emphasizes incident response, root cause analysis, and collaboration with cyber investigations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of related experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Experience in cyber investigations, forensics, and threat analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provision, manage, and support RHEL and Ubuntu servers across networks.
• Develop, maintain Ansible Playbooks for security, patching, and configuration.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and workloads.
• Configure connected services including network adapters, storage, and firewalls.
• Deploy monitoring to detect anomalies and outages; perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Strong communication

Security clearances

Configuration as Code

CaC tooling

Disaster recovery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Ansible

RHEL

Ubuntu

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitHub

GitLab

Splunk

Grafana

SolarWinds

Job description

Job Description

Job #3054172

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• other insurance plans
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• on-demand training program
• certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
• certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
• dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach
• 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.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex 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.