Systems Admin 3 – TS/SCI, Linux/Windows, Kubernetes

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Company benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Systems Administrator (SA 3) to support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. Focus areas include Linux/Windows administration, performance tuning, and user support in a security-conscious environment.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI poly readiness, strong scripting in Python/Bash, experience with Kubernetes, Ansible, AWS, and a commitment to DISA STIG-compliance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with six years of experience in the category field (or equivalent).
• Expertise in Linux systems administration (RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Experience with patching and virtual server builds.
• Familiarity with Agile project management and security requirements derivation.
• Strong scripting in Python and Bash.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Experience working in air-gapped environments.
• Ability to obtain Privileged User Account certification by the Government.

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 between 6 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday, on a rotational basis.

Skills

Linux admin

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

Agile

Communication

Independence & teamwork

Air-gapped envs

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher with 6 years experience

Associate degree with 9 years experience

High School Diploma/GED with 9 years experience

Masters degree with 6 years experience

PhD with 6 years experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

Helm

Salt

Ansible

AWS CloudFormation

Active Directory (Linux)

GitLab/Jenkins

Job description

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Systems Administrator (SA 3) to support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. Focus areas include Linux/Windows administration, performance tuning, and user support in a security-conscious environment.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI poly readiness, strong scripting in Python/Bash, experience with Kubernetes, Ansible, AWS, and a commitment to DISA STIG-compliance.