Linux System Administrator

Set of X; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Technology Refresh

Training and Professional Development

Stock Plan

Flex Leave and Exchange Plan

Virtual Office Compensation

Fringe Benefit Mall

Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Set of X in Maryland is seeking a System Administrator with extensive experience in RedHat and UNIX systems. The role includes responsibilities such as managing system requirements, providing critical problem-solving, and implementing scalable solutions. Applicants should have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 9 years experience in System Administration. The compensation package includes health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, training budgets, and various additional perks, promoting both professional growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with current owners to understand existing systems.
• Provide input for long-term architecture and design.
• Fix critical problems and implement stop-gap solutions.
• Translate current requirements into scalable solutions.
• Support final solution implementation.
• Build direct customer relationships to improve feedback.

Skills

Extensive RedHat (RHEL), CentOs Linux, and/or UNIX experience

Experience managing NiFi data flows

Experience with VMWare technologies

Ansible or other automation platform experience

System scanning/hardening – STIGS/CIS Compliance

Proficiency in installing and hardening Linux systems

Understanding of system monitoring and security methodologies

Familiarity with Windows Server environments

Education

9 years experience in System Administration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Git/GitLab

Storage Technology (hyper converged, SAN, IP)

Job description

Overview

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership.

Because who you work with matters.

Responsibilities

• Work with current owners and administrators to understand existing systems, requirements, and problem areas.
• Provide direct input for organization long-term efforts and visions for future architecture and design.
• Provide system administration functions to fix critical problems or implement stop-gap solutions as part of the transition to the new consolidated architecture.
• Translate existing requirements and use-cases of current systems into scalable and supportable long-term solutions.
• Implement and support final solution(s).
• Participate in frequent internal engineering and strategy team meetings.
• Build direct customer relationships to improve organizational feedback loop.

Required Skills

• Extensive RedHat (RHEL), CentOs Linux, and/or UNIX experience.
• Experience managing NiFi data flows.
• Experience with VMWare or associate technologies (ESX, NSX, VSAN, KVM, Nutanix or other).
• Ansible or other automation platform/methodology experience.
• System scanning/hardening – STIGS/CIS Compliance.
• Proficiency installing, hardening, patching, and backup/restoration of Linux systems.
• Understanding of system monitoring, health/status, and best practice security methodologies.
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments

Desired Skills

• Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS familiarity.
• Understanding of Active Directory or FreeIPA.
• Familiarity with nginx, HAProxy, or other load balancer technologies.
• Python experience.
• Familiarity with Git/GitLab.
• Storage Technology experience including hyper converged, SAN, or IP based storage.
• Past experience supporting managed attribution programs.
• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) and/or RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification.

Experience/Education

9 yrs. experience in System Administration

Clearance

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Total Compensation Package

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
• Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free.

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our Benefits tab.

Additional Perks and Benefits

• Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let's build the future together.
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
• Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
• Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best!
• Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus.
• Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.