SysAdmin 3 – TS/SCI w/ Poly | Linux, AWS, Kubernetes

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical premiums

Dental premiums 100% paid

Vision premiums 100% paid

401(k) with 8% total contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions in Chevy Chase, MD, seeks a Systems Administrator 3 to support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. You will manage Linux/Windows systems, optimize performance, and provide user support.

Responsibilities include building and patching systems, enforcing DISA STIG, deploying Kubernetes, Rancher, and Helm, and scripting with Python, Bash, and PowerShell; you will work with Salt/Ansible and AWS, plus on-site service desk coverage.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree + 6+ years in the field (or 9 years for other paths).
• Linux admin expertise (RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Patching and virtual server builds experience.
• Familiarity with Agile and security requirements derivation.
• Strong Python and Bash scripting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in air-gapped environments and Privileged User Account certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux and Windows builds, installations, configurations, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and enforce DISA STIG compliance across systems and networks.
• Develop and maintain server builds for virtual and physical environments.
• Manage and deploy Kubernetes, Rancher, and Helm.
• Develop scripts for patching, configuration, and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Use Salt and Ansible for infrastructure automation.
• Administer AWS cloud environments including provisioning, monitoring, and optimization.
• Provide service desk coverage on a rotational schedule from 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday–Friday.

Skills

Linux administration

RHEL/CentOS

Ubuntu

Patching

Scripting (Python)

Scripting (Bash)

Salt

Ansible

Agile

AWS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 6 years experience

High School Diploma/GED with 9 years experience

Associates Degree with 9 years experience

Masters' Degree with 6 years experience

PhD with 6 years experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

Helm

AWS CloudFormation

ArgoCD

Jenkins

GitLab

ELK

Job description

Base-2 Solutions in Chevy Chase, MD, seeks a Systems Administrator 3 to support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. You will manage Linux/Windows systems, optimize performance, and provide user support.

Responsibilities include building and patching systems, enforcing DISA STIG, deploying Kubernetes, Rancher, and Helm, and scripting with Python, Bash, and PowerShell; you will work with Salt/Ansible and AWS, plus on-site service desk coverage.