Senior Linux Systems Administrator — TS/SCI, Equity

Set of X; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Technology Refresh

Job summary

Set of X is hiring for experienced system administrators to consolidate diverse systems into a cohesive, secure solution. You will help build the foundation for a high‑visibility project with focus on user experience and long‑term architecture.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 5+ years in system administration, and a technical bachelor's degree. Expect comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range in a government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in System Administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required; five additional SA years may substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Work with current owners and administrators to understand existing systems, requirements, and problem areas.
• Provide input for organization long‑term efforts and visions for future architecture and design.
• Provide system administration functions to fix critical problems or implement stop‑gap solutions during transition to the new architecture.
• Translate existing requirements and use‑cases into scalable long‑term solutions.
• Implement and support final solution(s).
• Participate in frequent internal engineering and strategy team meetings.
• Build direct customer relationships to improve feedback loop.

Skills

RedHat/CentOS/UNIX

NiFi data flows

VMware/associated tech

Ansible/automation

Stigs/CIS compliance

Linux hardening/backup

System monitoring/security

Windows Server familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

VMware ESXi/NSX/VSAN

NiFi tooling

Job description

Set of X is hiring for experienced system administrators to consolidate diverse systems into a cohesive, secure solution. You will help build the foundation for a high‑visibility project with focus on user experience and long‑term architecture.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 5+ years in system administration, and a technical bachelor's degree. Expect comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range in a government contracting environment.