Systems Administrator 1 - Linux

Captivation Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 20% 401k contribution

Company paid medical/dental/vision insurance

$3,600 HSA contribution

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level Linux Systems Administrator to assist with daily program responsibilities in Maryland. Candidates must hold a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.

The position requires five years of experience in system administration with CentOS 7, Rocky 9, and RHEL 9. The role offers an annual salary between $130,000 and $270,000 depending on experience, along with comprehensive medical and insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a System Administrator in similar programs.
• Capable of holding a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily responsibilities as a Linux Systems Administrator.
• Manage system upgrades for various hardware.
• Troubleshoot and configure Transport Layer Security (TLS).

Skills

System Administration experience with CentOS 7

Experience upgrading servers and workstations

Experience with Customer Secure the Enterprise tasks

Hardware installation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Proxmox

CentOS LDAP server

Job description

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a mid level Linux Systems Administrator who will be assisting with daily responsibilities on the program.

Requirements

Security Clearance

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of 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.

Required Skills

• System Administration experience with CentOS 7, Rocky 9, and RHEL 9
• Upgrading servers, workstations, laptops
• Experience with the Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) tasks
• Experience with the Customer data transfer process
• Hardware installation experience (servers/workstations)

Desired Skills

• Task Automation
• PXE boot
• Building VMs using Proxmox
• Identity Manager (IDM) experience
• Integration of IDM with a CentOS LDAP server
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator
• Experience trouble shooting and configuring Transport Layer Security (TLS)
• Windows 10/11 administration

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,600 HSA Contribution
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&DD

As set forth in Captivation Software’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.