Linux Systems Administrator I – TS/SCI Poly – Classified Ops

Emtakllc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EMTAK is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator I to support a mission-critical Intelligence Community program in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role targets an early-career Linux professional with a TS/SCI Poly, ready to work in a fast-paced, secure environment.

You will install, configure, and maintain Linux servers, perform hardware tasks, and ensure secure data transfers. The team collaborates across engineering, cybersecurity, and customer reps to achieve mission success.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• 2+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining servers/workstations/laptops.
• Hardware installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with STE tasks and secure data transfer processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a classified environment.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain servers, workstations, and laptops (CentOS, Rocky Linux, RHEL).
• Perform hardware installation, system imaging, software deployments, and OS upgrades.
• Support secure data transfers and STE activities.
• Monitor system performance and resolve hardware/software issues.
• Create and maintain system documentation and SOPs.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, network admins, cybersecurity, and customer reps.
• Maintain compliance with security policies and configuration management.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Troubleshooting

Independent & team work

Documentation

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Proxmox

VMware

LDAP/IdM

Job description

EMTAK is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator I to support a mission-critical Intelligence Community program in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role targets an early-career Linux professional with a TS/SCI Poly, ready to work in a fast-paced, secure environment.

You will install, configure, and maintain Linux servers, perform hardware tasks, and ensure secure data transfers. The team collaborates across engineering, cybersecurity, and customer reps to achieve mission success.