Linux System Administrator
$150,000–$190,000 year
On-siteFort Meade, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Maintain, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems supporting mission-critical operations within a classified government environment. Configure and support Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment, manage virtualized environments, and install physical infrastructure including rack-and-stack activities. Develop automation solutions using Ansible, Bash, and Python to streamline system administration, and perform vulnerability remediation, IAVA patching, and security compliance activities. Diagnose complex issues across Linux, networking, virtualization, and hardware to ensure reliable mission operations. Create accurate documentation for system, network, and configuration activities. Support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
- Five (5) years of additional SA experience
- Five (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- CWIP IAT Level I
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) or Redhat Certified System Administrator(RHCSA) certified
- A+ certification
- Network+ certification
- System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification
- Ten (10) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- CWIP IAT Level II
- 3+ years of experience performing duties at or equivalent to an IAT level position under the CWIP (DoD 8570/8140 framework)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) or Redhat Certified Engineer(RHCE) certified
- A+ certification
- Network+ certification
- System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification
- Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- CWIP IAT Level III
- 7+ years of experience performing duties at or equivalent to an IAT level position under the CWIP (DoD 8570/8140 framework)
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MSCA) or Redhat Certified Architect(RHCA) certified
- A+ certification
- Network+ certification
- System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification
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