Mission-Critical Linux SysAdmin – Classified & Secure

ctcgroup; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401k

PTO and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

CTC Group is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and secure Linux-based systems, support Cisco and Palo Alto networks, and automate tasks with Ansible, Bash, and Python in a classified government environment. Location: Annapolis Junction / Ft.

Meade. You will apply vulnerability remediation, IAVA patching, hardening, and container support with Docker and Kubernetes to sustain mission operations.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or 5 years’ SA experience in lieu.
• CWIP IAT Level I/II/III certifications or equivalent are required/preferred for levels

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems supporting mission-critical operations in a classified government environment.
• Configure and support Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment; troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Manage virtualized environments; support IPsec, VPN tunneling, and secure network communications.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible (write and deploy playbooks).
• Create and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate system administration tasks.
• Support vulnerability management activities, including Nessus scanning and IAVA patching.
• Install, document, and maintain physical infrastructure (rack-and-stack).
• Create and maintain system, network, configuration, and operational documentation.
• Support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Diagnose and resolve complex Linux, networking, virtualization, hardware, and software issues.

Skills

Linux administration

Security clearance

Automation scripting

Networking experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline

5 years SA experience alternative

Tools

Ansible

Bash

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Nessus

Job description

CTC Group is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and secure Linux-based systems, support Cisco and Palo Alto networks, and automate tasks with Ansible, Bash, and Python in a classified government environment. Location: Annapolis Junction / Ft.

Meade. You will apply vulnerability remediation, IAVA patching, hardening, and container support with Docker and Kubernetes to sustain mission operations.