Sr. System Administrator / DevOps Engineer - Linux Kubernetes

Piper Companies; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site role in Annapolis Junction, MD

Job summary

Piper Companies in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a Sr. System Administrator / DevOps Engineer with strong Linux and Kubernetes expertise to support a government technology and cybersecurity mission.

This on-site role focuses on maintaining Kubernetes-based infrastructure, secure enterprise operations, and collaboration with engineering teams on mission-critical services. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of Linux administration, hands-on Kubernetes/container experience, and a Security+

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Linux System Administration or Systems Engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container technologies, and Bash scripting.
• Active Security+ certification and experience supporting secure enterprise environments.
• Experience with Python, Ansible, VMware, Salt, or DevOps methodologies is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux (RHEL/CentOS) systems within a Kubernetes-based environment.
• Support containerized infrastructure, deployment processes, and operational tooling.
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, networking, storage, and security configurations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support DevOps initiatives and mission-critical services.

Skills

Linux admin exp

Kubernetes

Container technologies

Bash scripting

Python

Ansible

Security+ certification

DevOps methodologies

Education

Security+ certification

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

RHEL/CentOS

VMware

Ansible

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. System Administrator / DevOps Engineer - Linux Kubernetes for a government technology and cybersecurity organization located in Annapolis Junction, MD. The Sr. System Administrator / DevOps Engineer - Linux Kubernetes will support a high-visibility mission environment and help maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure supporting critical engineering and development initiatives. An ideal candidate for the Sr. System Administrator / DevOps Engineer - Linux Kubernetes is an experienced Linux administrator with strong Kubernetes expertise and a background supporting secure enterprise environments. This position is On-site in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities of the Sr. System Administrator / DevOps Engineer - Linux Kubernetes:

• Administer and maintain Linux (RHEL/CentOS) systems within a Kubernetes-based environment.
• Support containerized infrastructure, deployment processes, and operational tooling.
• Troubleshoot and optimize system performance, networking, storage, and security configurations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support DevOps initiatives and mission-critical services.

Qualifications of the Sr. System Administrator / DevOps Engineer - Linux Kubernetes:

• 10+ years of Linux System Administration or Systems Engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container technologies, and Bash scripting.
• Active Security+ certification and experience supporting secure enterprise environments.
• Experience with Python, Ansible, VMware, Salt, or DevOps methodologies is highly preferred.

Compensation for the Sr. System Administrator / DevOps Engineer - Linux Kubernetes includes:

• Salary range:
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), sick leave as required by law, and PTO.

This job opens for applications on 11/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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