Senior Linux Systems Engineer (Kubernetes & Ansible) – Remote

Booz Allen Hamilton; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Financial planning

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage Linux-based infrastructure, container orchestration with Kubernetes/OpenShift, and automation using Ansible. You will ensure secure, scalable, and high-performance systems for mission-critical networks, with a strong emphasis on communicating complex tech to clients and engineers.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 7+ years of Linux administration, and experience with DoD security practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Linux administration experience.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Experience with STIG hardening, SELinux or FApolicyd, and managing secrets and certificates.
• Knowledge of IT networking and security concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot using netstat, tcpdump, traceroute, and ping.
• Ability to translate complex requirements for clients and engineers.
• TS/SCI clearance; HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize infrastructure and containerized environments.
• Oversee architecture, security, and performance of systems.
• Provide network insights through monitoring and performance management.
• Identify improvements and mentor team on new methodologies.

Skills

Linux Administration

Ansible

STIG hardening

SELinux

Managing secrets/certificates

IT networking

Troubleshooting tools

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

EKS

RKE

CI/CD tools

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage Linux-based infrastructure, container orchestration with Kubernetes/OpenShift, and automation using Ansible. You will ensure secure, scalable, and high-performance systems for mission-critical networks, with a strong emphasis on communicating complex tech to clients and engineers.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 7+ years of Linux administration, and experience with DoD security practices.