Senior Linux Systems Admin: Docker, Kubernetes, Bash/Python

Captivation; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary: $130,000–$270,000

Up to 20% 401k contribution

Company-paid insurance (medical/dental

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a senior-level Systems Administrator to support a large-scale Linux cluster, handling installation, operations, monitoring, and problem resolution across compute, network, memory, and storage components.

Candidate must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph, U.S. citizenship, and 15 years of systems administration experience; a Security+ certification is required. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years' experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for a large-scale Linux system, including installation of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for compute, network, memory, and storage components.
• Maintain system security integrity and configure network components.
• Implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python scripting

System administration

VMware ESXi

Docker

Kubernetes

SaltStack/Ansible

Splunk

HPE OneView/Nagios

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

VMware ESXi

SaltStack

Ansible

Docker

Job description

Captivation Software is seeking a senior-level Systems Administrator to support a large-scale Linux cluster, handling installation, operations, monitoring, and problem resolution across compute, network, memory, and storage components.

Candidate must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph, U.S. citizenship, and 15 years of systems administration experience; a Security+ certification is required. The role offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.