DevOps System Administrator (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a DevOps Systems Administrator to support a classified DoD environment in San Antonio, TX.

About the Role

This full-time, on-site role in San Diego, CA provides advanced technical support for Windows and Linux systems, network infrastructure, user services, and enterprise applications in a classified environment. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams in a mission-focused setting. Remote work is limited and only available under approved circumstances.

Program Opportunity: 5-year Command & Control RDT&E Program (currently 4 years remaining).

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 technical support for hardware, software, network, and user account issues.
• Configure and maintain Windows and Linux operating systems, applications, and network devices.
• Support authentication services, account management, access controls, and system administration activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and infrastructure issues across multiple sites.
• Support distributed systems and enterprise platforms including Hadoop, Kafka, HBase/Accumulo, and Spark environments.
• Utilize automation and scripting tools including Bash, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, knowledge base articles, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve Linux platform issues and support product enhancements.
• Maintain compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community security requirements and best practices.
• Support asset management, file archiving, system maintenance, and recovery operations.
• Track work and document activities within Agile management platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 2–4+ years of Tier 2 Help Desk, DevOps, System Administration, or Technical Support experience supporting Linux environments.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux operating systems in secure enterprise environments.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure, authentication services, and enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, LDAP, Kubernetes, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows 10, Grafana, Rancher, and related technologies.
• Experience with STIGs and ACAS scans.
• Experience with scripting and infrastructure automation tools (Bash, Python, Ansible, or Terraform).
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support classified environments and occasional surge operational requirements.

Qualifications

• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level I Certification required (Security+ and Computing Environment certification or equivalent).

Preferred:

• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
• Knowledge of Joint IO Range, Defense Research and Engineering Network (DREN), or similar programs.
• Familiarity with ACAS, Cloud Security Gateway, and enterprise cybersecurity practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automated provisioning technologies.

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 – $160,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k retirement plan.
• 20 days of paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave.