Systems Administrator II: Linux/Windows, Cloud & Automation

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator II to support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. The role focuses on Linux and Windows administration, performance optimization, and user support in a security-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI with CI poly and a bachelor's degree with three years of experience (or equivalent). Expertise in RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu, scripting, and infrastructure automation is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience; two additional years may substitute the degree.
• 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 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.

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 administration

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

Communication skills

Agile project management

Air-gapped environments

Team collaboration

Linux patching

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associates degree + 5 yrs experience

Master's degree + 3 yrs experience

PhD + 3 yrs experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

Helm

Salt

Ansible

AWS CloudFormation

ArgoCD

Jenkins

GitLab

Active Directory in Linux

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Systems Administrator II to support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. The role focuses on Linux and Windows administration, performance optimization, and user support in a security-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI with CI poly and a bachelor's degree with three years of experience (or equivalent). Expertise in RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu, scripting, and infrastructure automation is required.