TS/SCI Linux Systems Administrator (L2) – Fort Meade

Kroll; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage (medical, dental, vision)

Generous paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plans with company matching

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a skilled Linux-focused System Administrator (Level 2) for an on-site role at Fort Meade, MD. This mission-critical position within the Intelligence Community requires a TS/SCI clearance with an active Full Scope Polygraph. Your responsibilities will include maintaining Linux-based infrastructure, supporting security compliance, and managing containerized environments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of cybersecurity protocols. A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, and 401(k) plans will be offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of system administration experience in classified or secure DoD/IC environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Deep hands-on Linux proficiency across RHEL, Rocky Linux, and/or CentOS.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, harden, and maintain Linux server environments.
• Support ongoing System Security Plan development and compliance.
• Install, configure, and maintain Secure Telephone Equipment (STE) and Secure Telephone Network (STN) infrastructure.

Skills

Linux proficiency

IP networking fundamentals

System Security Plan (SSP) management

Security compliance

Container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)

Virtualization knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

DISA STIGs

OpenSCAP

VMware vSphere

KVM/QEMU

Job description

Kroll is seeking a skilled Linux-focused System Administrator (Level 2) for an on-site role at Fort Meade, MD. This mission-critical position within the Intelligence Community requires a TS/SCI clearance with an active Full Scope Polygraph. Your responsibilities will include maintaining Linux-based infrastructure, supporting security compliance, and managing containerized environments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of cybersecurity protocols. A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, and 401(k) plans will be offered.