System Administration L1 - TS/SCI Poly required

Emtakllc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EMTAK is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator I to support a mission-critical Intelligence Community program in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role targets an early-career Linux professional with a TS/SCI Poly, ready to work in a fast-paced, secure environment.

You will install, configure, and maintain Linux servers, perform hardware tasks, and ensure secure data transfers. The team collaborates across engineering, cybersecurity, and customer reps to achieve mission success.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• 2+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining servers/workstations/laptops.
• Hardware installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with STE tasks and secure data transfer processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a classified environment.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain servers, workstations, and laptops (CentOS, Rocky Linux, RHEL).
• Perform hardware installation, system imaging, software deployments, and OS upgrades.
• Support secure data transfers and STE activities.
• Monitor system performance and resolve hardware/software issues.
• Create and maintain system documentation and SOPs.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, network admins, cybersecurity, and customer reps.
• Maintain compliance with security policies and configuration management.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Troubleshooting

Independent & team work

Documentation

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Proxmox

VMware

LDAP/IdM

Job description

System Administration L1 - TS/SCI Poly required

• Annapolis Junction, MD
• Computer/Software

Linux Systems Administrator I – TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

EMTAK is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator I to support a mission-critical Intelligence Community program. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Linux administrator who wants to work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment supporting enterprise infrastructure and mission operations.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in Linux systems administration, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the desire to expand their expertise while supporting secure enterprise environments.
Ten (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited
college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a classified environment.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain servers, workstations, and laptops running CentOS, Rocky Linux, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Perform hardware installation, system imaging, software deployments, and operating system upgrades.
• Support secure data transfers and Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) activities.
• Monitor system performance, identify issues, and resolve hardware and software problems.
• Create and maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, network administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and customer representatives to ensure mission success.
• Maintain compliance with security policies, configuration management, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
• 2+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining servers, workstations, and laptops.
• Experience with hardware installation and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) tasks.
• Experience supporting secure customer data transfer processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• PXE boot and system imaging experience.
• Experience building and managing virtual machines using Proxmox.
• Identity Management (IdM) and LDAP integration experience.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Transport Layer Security (TLS).
• VMware virtualization experience.
• Security+ or other DoD 8570/8140 certification.

Why Join EMTAK?

At EMTAK, you'll join a small, agile team supporting some of the Intelligence Community's most challenging missions. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals solving real-world national security challenges.