Linux Systems Administrator - TS/SCI with Poly

Jovian Concepts, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator in an Infrastructure Engineer Level 1 role for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The candidate will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems, including Linux and Windows environments, and will contribute to security posture across classified/unclassified spaces.

The role requires a current TS/SCI clearance with Maryland polygraph and involves building gold images,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience and a Bachelor's, 1+ year and a Master's, or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience conducting Linux system administration in operational environments.
• Demonstrated work delivery experience supporting IT and telecommunications.
• Experience installing/configuring IT/network hardware and software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills supporting integrated teams (customer, subcontractors).
• Ability to document configurations and procedures clearly.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and enhance complex research infrastructure and its security posture across classified/unclassified spaces.
• Perform Linux and Windows system administration for workstations and servers.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions.
• Support and administer virtualization platforms, compute/storage, and remote access solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot networking and TCP/IP (switching/routing basics, port activation, patching/cabling).
• Build, maintain, and update gold images for Linux and Windows systems; apply baseline configurations and hardening best practices.
• Execute routine patching and system/tool updates, and assist with audit/readiness tasks.
• Support security administration activities such as endpoint protection, malware detection, intrusion detection, and logging/auditing solutions.
• Physically set up, cable, label, and power systems; implement required physical controls in secure spaces.
• Execute approved procedures for sanitizing and releasing system components/media.
• Maintain working knowledge of security policies, technical safeguards, and operational security measures.

Skills

Linux admin

IT support

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's degree

PhD in CS

Tools

GOTS

COTS

OpenStack

Hadoop

Cloudera

AWS

VDI

Job description

Jovian Concepts, LLC is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator in an Infrastructure Engineer Level 1 role for an exciting opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. The candidate will provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems, including Linux and Windows environments, and will contribute to security posture across classified/unclassified spaces.

The role requires a current TS/SCI clearance with Maryland polygraph and involves building gold images,