System Administrator (TS/SCI FSPG)

Piper Companies; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a System Administrator to maintain Linux systems, virtualization platforms, storage solutions, identity services, and network infrastructure for secure enterprise environments. The role is an open-ended, on-site contract in Annapolis Junction, MD and requires TS/SCI clearance with FSPG.

Responsibilities include administering Oracle Linux, OLVM, ZFS storage, FreeIPA and DNS, plus CVE remediation and scripting automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of System Administration experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux operating systems, preferably Oracle Linux.
• Strong experience with virtualization technologies including OLVM, oVirt, VMware, Proxmox, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting storage platforms such as Oracle ZFS, NetApp, Dell EMC, or comparable solutions.
• Working knowledge of FreeIPA, identity management, and DNS services.
• Intermediate experience with Cisco network administration and Cisco IOS-XE devices.
• Experience managing CVE remediation processes and IAVM requirements.
• Advanced scripting experience for automation and infrastructure management.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active TS/SCI FSP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle Linux 8, 9, and 10 systems, including installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and support virtual machine environments utilizing Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM).
• Maintain and support Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance environments, including shared storage infrastructure.
• Support FreeIPA identity management services and DNS infrastructure.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network connectivity issues across enterprise environments.
• Administer and support Cisco IOS-XE networking devices in coordination with network engineering teams.
• Assess CVEs, coordinate remediation efforts, and support IAVM management activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including configurations, procedures, incidents, and change management records.
• Ensure infrastructure reliability and availability while minimizing downtime for end users.
• Develop, modify, and maintain administrative scripts to automate system management tasks.

Skills

System Administration

Linux

Scripting

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

OLVM

oVirt

VMware

Proxmox

FreeIPA

DNS

Cisco IOS-XE

Oracle ZFS

NetApp

Dell EMC

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a System Administrator to join a leading government technology and defense-focused organization supporting secure enterprise infrastructure environments. The System Administrator will be responsible for maintaining Linux systems, virtualization platforms, storage solutions, identity services, and network infrastructure while ensuring high availability and operational stability across classified and unclassified environments. The System Administrator role is a long term, open ended contract that requires you to work onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires an active TS/SCI with FSPG.

Responsibilities of the System Administrator:

• Administer Oracle Linux 8, 9, and 10 systems, including installation, configuration, patching, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Manage and support virtual machine environments utilizing Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM).
• Maintain and support Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance environments, including shared storage infrastructure.
• Support FreeIPA identity management services and DNS infrastructure.
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network connectivity issues across enterprise environments.
• Administer and support Cisco IOS-XE networking devices in coordination with network engineering teams.
• Assess Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), coordinate remediation efforts, and support IAVM management activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including configurations, procedures, incidents, and change management records.
• Ensure infrastructure reliability and availability while minimizing downtime for end users.
• Develop, modify, and maintain administrative scripts to automate system management tasks.

Requirements of the System Administrator:

• 5+ years of System Administration experience supporting enterprise infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux operating systems, preferably Oracle Linux.
• Strong experience with virtualization technologies including OLVM, oVirt, VMware, Proxmox, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting storage platforms such as Oracle ZFS, NetApp, Dell EMC, or comparable solutions.
• Working knowledge of FreeIPA, identity management, and DNS services.
• Intermediate experience with Cisco network administration and Cisco IOS-XE devices.
• Experience managing CVE remediation processes and IAVM requirements.
• Advanced scripting experience for automation and infrastructure management.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active TS/SCI FSP clearance.

Compensation for the System Administrator:

• Salary range: $120,000 - $200,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

Keywords:

System Administrator, Linux Administrator, Oracle Linux, Oracle Linux 8, Oracle Linux 9, Oracle Linux 10, OLVM, Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, Virtualization, VMware, Proxmox, oVirt, Oracle ZFS, ZFS Storage Appliance, NetApp, Dell EMC, FreeIPA, Identity Management, DNS, Cisco IOS-XE, Cisco Networking, Network Administration, Infrastructure Support, CVE Management, Vulnerability Remediation, IAVM, Security+, TS/SCI FSP, Linux Systems Administration, Enterprise Infrastructure, Storage Administration, Scripting, Automation, Systems Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, Server Administration

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

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