System Administrator, 2 - TS/SCI with FS poly

SECON-DELTA; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

SECON-DELTA is seeking an experienced System Administrator, Level II, in Glen Burnie, MD. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph and Security+ certification.

You will manage Red Hat Linux VMs in AWS, ensure IAVA compliance, perform routine admin tasks, backups, and support DevOps teams in a DoD-focused environment. The ideal candidate has a strong Linux background, DoD regulatory knowledge, and the ability to deploy and maintain secure systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline.
• 10 years of experience as a System Administrator in programs of similar scope, type and complexity (5 years may substitute for a degree).
• 3 years of direct System Administrator work with Linux command line (CentOS/RedHat/AWS).
• Knowledge of Federal, NSA, IC, and DoD Information Security regulations and policy.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain RedHat Linux VMs in a cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Apply security updates/patches and ensure IAVA compliance.
• Perform system administration tasks on VMs via command line.
• Back up systems and test backups regularly.
• Provide system admin support to developers and DevOps teams.
• Maintain data integrity and monitor system configuration.
• Troubleshoot OS, hardware, network, and software issues.
• Deploy applications and tools; assist with escalated tickets.
• Install and cable equipment.

Skills

Linux administration

Command line proficiency

Security clearance TS/SCI

Federal/DoD compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

RedHat/CentOS

Amazon AWS

DoD 8570 compliance

Security+

Networking (IPv4)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Position: System Administrator, Level II

Location: Glen Burnie, MD

Security Requirement: Active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph

Certification Requirement: Security+

We are seeking an experienced System Administrator to join our dynamic team. Candidates with the following past performance will be a strong fit for this role. Strong past performance working with Linux virtual machines and strong administrator background to provide system, application and network administration. An Active TS/SCI with full scope poly and Security+ certifications are required. Only applicants who possess the required security clearance and certifications will be considered.

Brief Outline of Responsibilities

• Create and maintains RedHat Linux virtual machines running in a cloud infrastructure (Amazon AWS).
• Evaluates systems for IAVA compliance and applies necessary security updates/patches
• Performs command line system administration tasks on virtual machines.
• Handles regular system backups and periodically test backups for functionality
• Communicates with developers and dev ops team members to provide system administrative support.
• Perform maintenance including software upgrades, patch installs, system tests, and other scheduled operations
• Perform system backups and recovery
• Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems related to the operating system, hardware, network, and related software
• Troubleshoot server issues
• Administer customer accounts
• Deploy applications and tools
• Assist with escalated customer tickets
• Installation and cabling of equipment

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline
• 10 years of experience as a System Administrator in programs of similar scope, type and complexity. 5 years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• 3 years of direct and/or related System Administrator work experience with Linux command line (CentOS, RedHat, Amazon, Linux or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Federal, NSA, IC, and DoD Information Security regulations, publications, and policy
• DoD 8570 compliance with Security+ certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of RedSeal Network Mapping tools
• Experience with IPv4 networking
• Experience with PKI server certificates
• Experience with SAN storage solutions of any kind (EMC, NetApp or Quantum is a plus)
• Nagios or other similar monitoring applications
• Scripting experience (Python/Perl)

About SECON-DELTA

At SECON-DELTA, we understand the unique challenges faced by government agencies in protecting their sensitive data and infrastructure. Our team of seasoned experts, armed with extensive knowledge and experience, stands ready to provide security solutions tailored specifically to our customer’s requirements. SECON-DELTA is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that strives to become the provider of choice within the government and commercial sectors by leading the development, testing, integration, operations and data analytics of our customer-based mission systems.

In return, here’s what you can expect as a valued member of our team.

What We Offer

SECON-DELTA offers competitive salary and benefits packages that best suit your needs.

• Over 5 weeks of paid leave – 3 weeks personal leave, 11 paid holidays, & 2 floating holidays
• Company 401(k) contribution vested on day one
• $3,000 annual professional development/tuition
• 100% company funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Group medical insurance that are FSA/HSA compatible with partial company contribution
• Group dental & vision insurance
• 100% company funded Life, LTD, STD
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Monthly company lunches and other team events

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.