Senior Linux Systems Admin - Kubernetes, VM, SCI Clearance

Erias Ventures, LLC.; Maryland; On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Vision & Dental Coverage

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Erias Ventures, LLC. seeks a Systems Administrator to support IT systems across UNIX and Windows environments in a demanding federal contracting context.

The role emphasizes Tier 1 and Tier 2 escalation, system monitoring, and performance optimization, with a focus on secure, high-availability infrastructure in Maryland. Candidates must hold a Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance; a technical Bachelor's degree is required; ten years of SA experience is expected to justify the role and

Qualifications

• Ten years experience as a System Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows operating systems and install/loads operating system software
• Troubleshoot, maintain integrity and configure network components to improve reliability and performance
• Provide support for day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices
• Assist users in accessing and using IT systems
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform capacity planning
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback to agency management and internal customers for escalated tickets
• Manage the dispatch system and hardware problems and remain involved in resolution processes

Skills

Strong Linux background

Linux Troubleshooting

Independent, self-starter

Terminal navigation / Linux commands

SSH to servers

Supporting systems in high latency/air

Basic Kubernetes

Network devices experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Erias Ventures, LLC. seeks a Systems Administrator to support IT systems across UNIX and Windows environments in a demanding federal contracting context.

The role emphasizes Tier 1 and Tier 2 escalation, system monitoring, and performance optimization, with a focus on secure, high-availability infrastructure in Maryland. Candidates must hold a Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance; a technical Bachelor's degree is required; ten years of SA experience is expected to justify the role and