Systems Administrator 4 with Security Clearance

Base-2 Solutions; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health premiums

100% dental premiums

401(k) with match

PTO + floating holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Systems Administrator 4 to support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. Focused on Linux and Windows systems administration, performance optimization, and user support, you will ensure high availability and security compliance.

You will build, patch, and maintain server environments, automate using Python/Bash/PowerShell, and manage Kubernetes/Rancher/Helm in air-gapped settings, with domain expertise in DISA STIG and AWS

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in the field.
• Experience in Linux administration (RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Experience with patching and virtual server builds.
• Familiarity with Agile and security requirements derivation.
• Strong scripting in Python and Bash.
• Excellent communication and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Experience in air-gapped environments and Privileged User Account certification by Government.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux and Windows builds, installations, configurations, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Implement 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 (6 AM–6 PM, M–F).

Skills

Linux systems administration

Windows systems administration

DISA STIG compliance

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Agile project management

Security requirements derivation

Air-gapped environments experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

Helm

Salt

Ansible

AWS

Job description

Job Description Position Summary Support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract as a Systems Administrator 4 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 ten years of experience in the category field.
• 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

• Bachelors' Degree with 10 years of experience.
• Masters' Degree with 10 years of experience.
• PhD with 10 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).