Systems Administrator (Linux) - multiple levels - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health care options

Annual training and education reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Team-building events

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Systems Administrator (Linux) in Linthicum, Maryland. The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph for multiple levels of administration. Responsibilities include IT system management, troubleshooting, and supporting operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in a technical field and Security+ Certification, along with experience in UNIX/Linux environments. Comprehensive benefits include health care, training reimbursements, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph.
• Experience with UNIX, Linux, and scripting languages.
• Support for IT systems implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 problem resolution for IT systems.
• Manage daily configuration and operations of IT systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize system operations and resource utilization.

Skills

US Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

Two years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Security+ Certification

UNIX and Windows management

Troubleshooting IT systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Job description

Systems Administrator (Linux) – Multiple Levels – CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

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Compensation

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr – $195,000.00/yr

Pay range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Actual pay will be based on skills, experience, responsibilities, education, and other factors.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with an active polygraph.
• Two (02) years of directly related experience within the last five (05) years is required; additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Six (06) to fifteen (15) years of direct/relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required, or five (05) additional years of Systems Administration experience on projects with similar processes.
• Security+ Certification.
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems.
• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution; and Tier 2 (Escalation) as needed.
• Manage daily configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Assist users in accessing and using IT systems.
• Support day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Escalate issues and communicate status to agency management and internal customers.
• Optimize system operations and resource utilization; perform capacity analysis and planning.
• Troubleshoot IT systems in depth.
• Provide detailed analysis and feedback for escalated tickets.
• Support dispatch system and hardware problems.
• Configure and manage UNIX and Windows (or other applicable) operating systems, install/load OS software, maintain integrity and configure network components, implement OS enhancements for reliability and performance.

Nice‑to‑have

• Combined experience with Unix and Linux.
• Scripting experience (C, Perl, BASH, Python, Bourne Shell).
• AWS or Azure experience.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options – 80% employer‑paid premium + company‑funded HSA.
• Dental insurance – 100% employer‑paid premium.
• Vision insurance – 80% employer‑paid premium.
• Employer‑paid life insurance 100%.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability 100%.
• Annual training, continued education and professional membership reimbursement.
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
• Annual technology reimbursement (phones, computers, printers, etc.).
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days).

Environment and Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team‑building events throughout the year.
• Leadership team engagement and mentorship.
• Performance recognition program.
• Complimentary branded apparel.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Constellation Technologies is an Equal‑Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have questions about CTI’s equal‑employment‑opportunity policy, email cti‑[e-mail].

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