Senior Linux Systems Administrator | DevOps & TS/SCI Clearance

Captivation Software; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k 20%

HSA contribution

PTO 6 weeks

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/D

Job summary

Captivation Software seeks a mid-level Systems Administrator with strong Linux experience to support government-focused IT infrastructure. The role encompasses managing servers, networks, and cloud environments, and driving automated CI/CD pipelines.

Applicants must hold a TS/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph and be a U.S. citizen. A Bachelor’s degree (or 5 years of substitute SA experience) is required, with 10 years of SA work in similar programs preferred.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI clearance with a favorable polygraph is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ten (10) years of experience as a SA 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 substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
• Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls.
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with DevOps trends.

Skills

Linux experience

CI/CD

Automation scripting

Security

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD tools

Job description

Captivation Software seeks a mid-level Systems Administrator with strong Linux experience to support government-focused IT infrastructure. The role encompasses managing servers, networks, and cloud environments, and driving automated CI/CD pipelines.

Applicants must hold a TS/SCI clearance with favorable polygraph and be a U.S. citizen. A Bachelor’s degree (or 5 years of substitute SA experience) is required, with 10 years of SA work in similar programs preferred.