Linux Systems Admin – TS/SCI Poly | Hybrid Cloud

J T; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

J T in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator (Systems Administrator Level 2) to join a high-performing systems team supporting a hybrid cloud environment.

You will provision, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux instances while driving automation across networks and diverse infrastructures. The role requires hands-on Linux expertise and an active TS/SCI clearance, with experience in AWS, Puppet/Ansible, and scripting to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• 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).
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Strong, hands-on Linux system administration background, including installation, hardening, patch management, performance monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated proficiency writing and debugging automation scripts using tools such as Bash, Python, Puppet, or Ansible.

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.

Skills

System administration

Scripting

Automation tools

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

15 years of relevant Systems Administration experience without a degree

Tools

AWS

aws cli

boto3

Job description

J T in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a skilled Linux Administrator (Systems Administrator Level 2) to join a high-performing systems team supporting a hybrid cloud environment.

You will provision, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux instances while driving automation across networks and diverse infrastructures. The role requires hands-on Linux expertise and an active TS/SCI clearance, with experience in AWS, Puppet/Ansible, and scripting to optimize operations.