Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Linux, Networking, Automation
$230,000–$270,000 year
On-siteFort Meade, Maryland, United States
Fort Meade, Maryland, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$230,000–$270,000 yearSenior LevelBachelors Degree
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors Degree
Job Summary
Provide system support across multiple operating systems with a security understanding and experience. Manage Linux environments, configure Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment, and oversee Virtual Machines, IPSEC, and VPN tunneling. Implement automation playbooks using Ansible and write Bash or Python scripts. Execute STE/STN assessments, manage Iava patching, and handle cabling, documentation, rack, and stack tasks. Maintain Top-Secret/SCI clearance and polygraph eligibility; no sponsorship available. Requires 15 years of SA experience with similar scope, type, and complexity.
Required Qualifications
- A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance
- Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Five (5) years of additional SA experience on projects with similar software processes (may be substituted for a bachelor's degree)
- Strong in Linux
- Experienced with Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment
- Familiar with Virtual Machines / IPSEC / VPN Tunneling
- Automation (I.E. Ansible – written and implemented playbooks)
- Scripting Experience (Bash / Python)
- STE / STN (includes nessus and other highside tools)
- Iava Patching
- Cabling, Documentation, Rack and Stack
Desired Qualifications
- Containerization experience (Dockers / Kubernetes)
- Troubleshooting of networking equipment
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