Linux Systems Administrator

Lentech, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lentech, Inc. in Fort Meade, Maryland, is seeking a Systems Administrator with active TS.SCI clearance. The role involves maintaining Linux servers, patching networking resources, and ensuring compliance with security controls. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of Linux system administration experience. Desired skills include working knowledge of Dell, Cisco, and Juniper systems. The compensation ranges from $150,000 to $160,000 annually, reflecting the critical responsibilities of this role.

Qualifications

• Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD.
• Minimum 3 years Linux system administration experience.
• Experience with patching and upgrading Linux servers.

Responsibilities

• Stand up, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
• Monitor and patch/upgrades to standard networking resources.
• Assist with installing new or replacement hardware or software.

Skills

Linux system administration

Patching and upgrading Linux servers

VM management

Security + certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Dell and HPE Linux servers

Juniper routers

Cisco switches

Palo Alto firewalls

Ansible

Nutanix

Rubrik

Nomad containers

SALT scripts

ibreNMS

NetBox

Job description

Responsibilities

• Stand up, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
• Monitoring and patching/upgrades to standard networking resources (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Monitoring and patching/upgrades to servers and VM hardware.
• Assist and incorporate security compliance controls as applicable.
• Support documentation of non-applicable controls.
• Assist with installation of new or replacement hardware or software.
• Configure and integrate hardware or software with existing networked infrastructure.
• Assist with decommission and/or removal of obsolete, excess, or replaced hardware.
• Document inventory changes.

Required

• Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
• Proficient with Linux. Minimum of 3 years Linux system administration experience (within the last 3 years).
• Experience with patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources.
• VM experience
• Security + cert

Desired

• Should have a working knowledge and be able to use and/or support some (preferably most) of the following resources and tools.
• Dell and HPE Linux servers
• Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
• Palo Alto firewalls
• Ansible•Nutanix – VM management
• Rubrik – data storage
• Nomad containers
• SALT scripts
• ibreNMS
• NetBox

Education

• Bachelor's Degree. Ten (10) years' experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Compensation

Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lentech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identification, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and seek diversity in our applicants.