Linux Systems Administrator II

Take2 Consulting, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Take2 Consulting, LLC is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator II to support a mission-focused federal environment. You will join a small, highly technical Linux team responsible for designing, maintaining, automating, and troubleshooting Linux systems across multiple networks and architectures in a hybrid cloud environment.

This role emphasizes hands-on Linux administration, automation, mentoring junior staff, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams, with DoD-level security

Qualifications

• 10 years of Systems Administration experience in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; five additional years of Systems Administration experience may substitute for the degree.
• Strong hands-on Linux administration: configuration, patching, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Hands-on scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible.
• Minimum DoD IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively on a small technical team, mentor junior staff, and communicate issues clearly.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, patch, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems across multiple environments.
• Create, debug, and implement automation using Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible.
• Help design technical solutions and Linux architecture to meet mission requirements.
• Partner with diverse engineering and operations teams to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reliability and efficiency.
• Communicate technical issues clearly with team members, service owners, and stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior administrators in a collaborative, small-team environment.

Skills

Linux administration

Automation scripting

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Bash

Python

AWS CLI

Boto3

Job description

Take2 Consulting is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator II to support a mission-focused federal environment. You will join a small, highly technical Linux team responsible for designing, maintaining, automating, and troubleshooting Linux systems across multiple networks and architectures in a hybrid cloud environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on Linux administrator who enjoys solving complex infrastructure problems, automating repetitive work, collaborating with technical teams, and mentoring junior staff. AWS experience is a plus, but the core of the position is strong Linux administration and automation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Configure, administer, patch, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems across multiple environments.
• Create, debug, and implement automation using Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible.
• Help design technical solutions and Linux architecture that meet mission and organizational requirements.
• Partner with diverse engineering and operations teams to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reliability, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Communicate technical issues clearly with team members, service owners, and other stakeholders.
• Support and mentor junior administrators while contributing to a collaborative, small-team environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of Systems Administration experience supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Five additional years of Systems Administration experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Strong hands-on Linux administration experience, including configuration, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance.
• Hands-on scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible.
• Minimum DoD IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE or an accepted equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively on a small technical team, mentor junior staff, and communicate issues clearly.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AWS cloud experience, particularly Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling.
• Experience with the AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI).
• Experience developing or supporting AWS automation with Boto3.
• Experience supporting Linux systems in hybrid cloud or multi-network environments.