Systems Administrator 3 with Security Clearance

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical premiums

Dental premiums 100% paid

Vision premiums 100% paid

401(k) with 8% total contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions in Chevy Chase, MD, seeks a Systems Administrator 3 to support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. You will manage Linux/Windows systems, optimize performance, and provide user support.

Responsibilities include building and patching systems, enforcing DISA STIG, deploying Kubernetes, Rancher, and Helm, and scripting with Python, Bash, and PowerShell; you will work with Salt/Ansible and AWS, plus on-site service desk coverage.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree + 6+ years in the field (or 9 years for other paths).
• Linux admin expertise (RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Patching and virtual server builds experience.
• Familiarity with Agile and security requirements derivation.
• Strong Python and Bash scripting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in air-gapped environments and Privileged User Account certification.

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 on a rotational schedule from 6 AM to 6 PM, Monday–Friday.

Skills

Linux administration

RHEL/CentOS

Ubuntu

Patching

Scripting (Python)

Scripting (Bash)

Salt

Ansible

Agile

AWS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 6 years experience

High School Diploma/GED with 9 years experience

Associates Degree with 9 years experience

Masters' Degree with 6 years experience

PhD with 6 years experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

Helm

AWS CloudFormation

ArgoCD

Jenkins

GitLab

ELK

Job description

Job Description Position Summary Support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract as a Systems Administrator 3 focused on Linux and Windows systems administration, performance optimization, and user support. Essential Duties and 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with ArgoCD, Jenkins, and GitLab.
• Knowledge of the ELK stack and beats.
• Experience with Active Directory in a Linux environment.
• Background maintaining AI/ML environments and large data storage solutions.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of experience.
• Associates Degree with 9 years of experience.
• Bachelors' Degree with 6 years of experience.
• Masters' Degree with 6 years of experience.
• PhD with 6 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).