Sr. System Administrator/System Engineer - Linux

CDIT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CDIT is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator/Engineer in New York, supporting an IC-wide mission environment. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience with JBoss/Wildfly, VMware, and security knowledge. Ideal candidates will hold a Top Secret Clearance and will be available for weekday evening and weekend shifts. This position offers the opportunity to work on varied tasks including configuring and maintaining essential systems within a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Linux System Administrator/Engineer.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining JBoss / Wildfly.
• VMware VM creation and operation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support an IC-wide mission environment and service.
• Work during weekday evenings and on weekend shifts as needed.

Skills

JBoss / Wildfly

VMware

Security knowledge and certifications

Top Secret Clearance

Ansible

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Oracle Database

Job description

Location: Columbia, United States | Posted on 05/08/2026

Contractor will support an IC-wide mission environment and service. Minimum of 10 years experience as a Linux System Administrator/Engineer is required.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience installing, configuring, and maintaining JBoss / Wildfly.
• VMware VM creation, configuration, and operation experience.
• Security knowledge and certifications.
• Top Secret Clearance with LS Poly.
• Currently holds or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level.

Desired Experience

• Experience with RH Ansible.
• Storage.
• Networking.
• Security Compliance.
• Scripting: Shell, Python preferred.
• Physical Server Administration.
• Oracle Database and possibly some DBA experience.

Duty hours are weekday evenings and 12 hour Saturday/Sunday weekend shift as needed.