Linux System Administrator

Set of X; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Plan

Flex Leave and Exchange Plan

Virtual Office Compensation

Fringe Benefit Mall

Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Set of X is seeking an experienced System Administrator to join an elite team building a cohesive, secure solution from diverse systems. You will influence architecture, support the transition, and build strong customer relations during early-stage development.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of system administration experience, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and extensive Linux, VMware, and automation expertise, plus RHCSA/RHCE certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in System Administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college/university.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with current owners and administrators to understand existing systems, requirements, and problem areas.
• Provide 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 during transition.
• Translate existing requirements and use-cases of current systems into scalable, long-term solutions.
• Implement and support final solution(s).
• Participate in frequent internal engineering and strategy team meetings.
• Build direct customer relationships to improve feedback loop.

Skills

RedHat / UNIX experience

NiFi data flows

VMware/ESXi

Ansible

Security hardening (STIGS/CIS)

Linux patching & backups

System monitoring

Windows Server

RHCSA

RHCE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

None

Job description

All positions require an active clearance.

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS

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.

The candidate will participate in a new long-term effort to consolidate a diverse set of systems into a new cohesive solution that improves system manageability and security, while providing enhanced capability with a strong focus on improved user experience. The candidate will be a part of the early stages of this high visibility effort and help build a sound foundation to ensure the project’s continued success.

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

• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) and/or RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification.

Experience/Education

5+ experience in System Administration

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college oruniversity is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substitutedfor a bachelor’s degree.

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 ourbenefitstab.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $240,000

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.