Senior Linux Administrator - TS/SCI required

BCMC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-paid medical, dental & vision

Company-paid life & disability

401k with company match

FSA for dependents & health care

Generous leave policies

Job summary

BCMC seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to design, deploy, and operate a mission-critical Threat Intelligence Platform for a U.S. Government program. You will automate tasks, manage PostgreSQL databases, and integrate cloud services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud while upholding stringent security standards.

Standardize processes, implement enterprise patching, and collaborate with ESS teams and government sponsors. A strong Linux engineering background and active clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience (RHEL 8/9/10 preferred).
• Strong background in Linux Engineering and database technology (PostgreSQL).
• Experience with patch management, cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Google), and DevOps tooling.

Responsibilities

• Standardize processes across multiple CISA environments.
• Prioritize critical updates aligned with CISA IT cybersecurity objectives.
• Integrate automation and intelligent systems to reduce manual effort.
• Strengthen collaboration between CISA teams, government sponsors, and tenants.
• Improve transparency, metrics, and operational agility.
• Leverage deep technical expertise to automate tasks and optimize system performance.
• Support cloud environments while contributing to enterprise-wide patching standards and best practices.
• Engineer and maintain Linux system architectures (primarily RHEL 8/9/10 and AWS Linux).
• Perform OS security hardening, patching, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Manage backup, recovery, and configuration documentation to ensure system integrity.
• Engineer the design and implementation of standardized patching methodologies across AWS, AZURE, Google Cloud environments
• Prioritize and execute critical updates in alignment with CISA IT Patch Management Guidelines
• Participate in efforts to refine workflows, metrics, and operational processes.
• Integrate AWS, AZURE and Google native services to enhance performance, resilience, and scalability of patching and DevOps infrastructure
• Evaluate and implement AI capabilities into the Threat Intelligence Platform.
• Contribute to enterprise cloud and DevOps standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Serve as a central conduit between ESS teams, government sponsors, and tenants.
• Establish and track metrics such as patch compliance, deployment timelines, and automation achievements
• Support iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback and operational data.
• Follow established testing and implementation methods to ensure stability and interoperability of vendor provided patches and code.
• Recreate unique circumstances within a database to reproduce issues experienced by users and analyze database behavior for potential solutions.
• Coordinate and work with external experts from multiple vendors simultaneously to troubleshoot complex issues in a highly integrated environment supporting both a complex database as well as multiple dependent applications.

Skills

Linux systems administration

PostgreSQL databases

Automation & cloud integration

RHEL 8/9/10

AWS/Azure/GCP networking & security

OS security hardening

Active TS/SCI clearance

US Citizenship

Education

BS Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Information Systems / Computer Systems Engineering or related degree

HS Diploma + 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

RHCSA (Certification)

DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II

SELinux knowledge

Job description

BCMC supports a U.S. Government customer on a mission critical program to design, build, deliver, and operate a next generation network operations environment. As part of a broader consolidation and modernization vision, this role contributes directly to the establishment of team dedicated to maintaining a Cyber Threat Intelligence Database. This role will also contribute to the creation, maintenance, and expansion of such a system across multiple domains. We are seeking a Senior Linux Administrator with strong database, automation, and cloud integration experience to help shape and execute this forward leaning effort. This position plays a key role in enhancing cybersecurity posture, improving operational efficiency, and working with key external partners to support a highly complex Threat Intelligence platform.

Job Responsibilities

• Standardize processes across multiple CISA environments
• Prioritize critical updates aligned with CISA IT cybersecurity objectives
• Integrate automation and intelligent systems to reduce manual effort
• Strengthen collaboration between CISA teams, government sponsors, and tenants
• Improve transparency, metrics, and operational agility
• Leverage deep technical expertise to automate tasks and optimize system performance
• Support cloud environments while contributing to the development of enterprise‑wide patching standards and best practices
• Engineer and maintain Linux system architectures (primarily RHEL 8/9/10 and AWS Linux)
• Perform OS security hardening, patching, and lifecycle maintenance
• Manage backup, recovery, and configuration documentation to ensure system integrity
• Engineer the design and implementation of standardized patching methodologies across AWS, AZURE, Google Cloud environments
• Prioritize and execute critical updates in alignment with CISA IT Patch Management Guidelines
• Participate in efforts to refine workflows, metrics, and operational processes.
• Integrate AWS, AZURE and Google native services to enhance performance, resilience, and scalability of patching and DevOps infrastructure
• Evaluate and implement AI capabilities into the Threat Intelligence Platform.
• Contribute to enterprise cloud and DevOps standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Serve as a central conduit between ESS teams, government sponsors, and tenants.
• Establish and track metrics such as patch compliance, deployment timelines, and automation achievements
• Support iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback and operational data.
• Follow established testing and implementation methods to ensure stability and interoperability of vendor provided patches and code.
• Recreate unique circumstances within a database to reproduce issues experienced by users and analyze database behavior for potential solutions.
• Coordinate and work with external experts from multiple vendors simultaneously to troubleshoot complex issues in a highly integrated environment supporting both a complex database as well as multiple dependent applications.

Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience (RHEL 8/9/10 preferred)
• Strong background in Linux Engineering
• Experience with PostgreSQL databases
• Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting across compute, network, and storage layers
• Experience with general networking concepts or AWS specific networking and security.

Desired Skills

• Experience in development environments
• Experience in Classified Environments
• Experience with SELinux, multilevel security systems, or Cross Domain Solutions
• Experience coordinating with external vendors to communicate customer needs and feature requests.
• Experience with HTTP API’s and authentication using API keys and OAuth Tokens

Required Education

• BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience.

Desired Certifications

• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II
• CompTIA Linux+
• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)

Our Company Overview

Business Computers Management Consulting Group, LLC (BCMC) is a small business specializing in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), SOA, Big Data Management, Program Management, and more for Federal, State, and Local agencies. We possess highly skilled engineers, providing innovative solutions backed by strong past performances. We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, 20000:2018, and CMMI L3 certified and registered promising highest quality and services to all of our clients.

Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary
• 95% employer paid for employee medical, dental, & vision coverages
• 100% employer paid for employee life, STD & LTD disability coverages
• 401k with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent & health care
• 11standard holidays & 3 weeks of annual leave

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