Senior Linux Administrator (TS/SCI) – Hybrid Cloud

J&T; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 匹

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

J&T seeks a skilled Linux Administrator (Systems Administrator Level 2) to join a high-performing team supporting a hybrid cloud environment in Fort Meade, MD.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, a technical degree or substantial experience, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT II baseline certification. You will automate infrastructure and mentor junior staff while ensuring security and performance across isolated networks.

Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on Linux system administration background, including installation, hardening, patch management, performance monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Demonstrated proficiency writing and debugging automation scripts using Bash, Python, Puppet, or Ansible.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux server instances across multiple isolated networks and hybrid cloud architectures.
• Design, build, debug, and maintain infrastructure automation scripts using Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to isolate root causes and resolve complex system issues.
• Support systems architecture design and continuous operational improvements.
• Interface with service owners and teammates to communicate system status and metrics.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash

Python

Puppet

Ansible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

15 years of relevant Systems Administration experience without a degree

Tools

AWS

AWS CLI

boto3

Job description

J&T seeks a skilled Linux Administrator (Systems Administrator Level 2) to join a high-performing team supporting a hybrid cloud environment in Fort Meade, MD.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph, a technical degree or substantial experience, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT II baseline certification. You will automate infrastructure and mentor junior staff while ensuring security and performance across isolated networks.