TS/SCI Systems Administrator 2 - Linux, Kubernetes & Cloud

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO and floating holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support the OSINT Integration Center on the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. The role focuses on Linux/Windows administration, performance optimization, and user support from an on-site Bethesda, MD location.

Responsibilities include builds, patching, STI/ DISA STIG compliance, Kubernetes/Rancher/Helm deployment, and cloud management in AWS. Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance and a related degree with 3+ years experience.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of experience in the category field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.
• 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.

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/Bash scripting

AWS exposure

Team communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Associates degree + 5 years experience

Masters degree + 3 years experience

PhD + 3 years experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

Helm

Salt

Ansible

PowerShell

AWS

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Junior Systems Administrator to support the OSINT Integration Center on the DOMEX Technology Platform contract. The role focuses on Linux/Windows administration, performance optimization, and user support from an on-site Bethesda, MD location.

Responsibilities include builds, patching, STI/ DISA STIG compliance, Kubernetes/Rancher/Helm deployment, and cloud management in AWS. Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance and a related degree with 3+ years experience.