Systems Administrator 2 – Linux

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Salary: $130,000 – $270,000

Up to 20% 401k contribution

HS A Contribution $3,600

6 Weeks Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Insurance

Job summary

Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level Linux systems administrator to support a government-focused program. You will act as the Linux administrator and help with daily duties, including server and workstation upgrades and TLS troubleshooting.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a technical degree, and relevant certifications. You’ll work on STE tasks, data transfers, IDM/LDAP integration, and Proxmox-based VM builds in a security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of SA experience in similar programs required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required.
• Security+/certification or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Linux administrator for the program and perform daily duties.
• Upgrade servers and workstations as part of maintenance.
• Support STE tasks and data transfers.
• Configure TLS and troubleshoot Linux networking.

Skills

Linux administration

CentOS 7

Rocky 9

RHEL 9

Security+

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Ansible

Proxmox

LDAP

IDM

Job description

Build to something to be proud of.

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 systems administrator who will be acting as a Linux administrator and assist 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:

• Ten (10) 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.
• Independent certification required (Security+/equivalent or higher).

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)
• Linux

Desired Skills:

• Task Automation
• Ansible experience
• PXE bootBuilding 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
• Linux networking experience

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

Benefits

• 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
• 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D