TS/SCI Linux Systems Engineer — Automation & Security

CTC Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401k

PTO and holiday pay

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

CTC Group is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and secure Linux-based systems supporting mission-critical operations in a classified government environment. You will work with Cisco and Palo Alto networking gear, and develop automation with Ansible, Bash, and Python.

The role requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, a technical degree, and hands-on experience across virtualization, IPsec/VPN, Nessus, and security compliance. Location: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required.
• Five years of SA experience or equivalent substituting a degree.
• Experience in classified government environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems.
• Configure Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment.
• Develop automation using Ansible (playbooks).
• Create Bash and Python scripts for automation.
• Perform IAVA patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Support Docker and Kubernetes containerized environments.
• Manage IPsec, VPN tunneling, and secure network communications.
• Document system, network, and operational procedures.
• Install and maintain physical infrastructure; rack-and-stack.
• Support Nessus and other high-side security tools.

Skills

Linux administration

Automation scripting

Ansible

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Cisco networking

Palo Alto

Docker

Kubernetes

Nessus

Job description

CTC Group is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and secure Linux-based systems supporting mission-critical operations in a classified government environment. You will work with Cisco and Palo Alto networking gear, and develop automation with Ansible, Bash, and Python.

The role requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, a technical degree, and hands-on experience across virtualization, IPsec/VPN, Nessus, and security compliance. Location: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade.