Mission-Critical Linux SysAdmin | TS/SCI Clearance

CTC Group; Annapolis (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 in a classified environment. You will support Cisco and Palo Alto networking, automate tasks with Ansible, Bash, and Python, and perform vulnerability remediation and IAVA patching.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, a technical degree or equivalent SA experience, and DoD 8570/8140 certifications at the appropriate level. Work location is Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade, VA area.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or five years of SA experience substituted for degree.
• CWIP IAT levels I-III and DoD 8570/8140 framework certifications are required at respective levels.
• MSCA/RHCSA/RHCE certifications or equivalent.
• A+, Network+, or SSCP certifications are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a classified environment.
• Configure Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment and troubleshoot connectivity.
• Manage virtualized environments and support IPsec, VPN, and secure network communications.
• Develop automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible, Bash, and Python.
• Create and maintain server and network documentation.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

Linux system administration

Networking (Cisco/Palo Alto)

Automation (Ansible)

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

CWIP IAT Level I

CWIP IAT Level II

CWIP IAT Level III

MSCA or RHCSA

RHCE

A+, Network+, SSCP

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

CTC Group is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and secure Linux-based systems in a classified environment. You will support Cisco and Palo Alto networking, automate tasks with Ansible, Bash, and Python, and perform vulnerability remediation and IAVA patching.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, a technical degree or equivalent SA experience, and DoD 8570/8140 certifications at the appropriate level. Work location is Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade, VA area.