Jobs · Information Technology · Maryland

Linux System Administrator II with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense · Fort Meade, MD · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$140k–$200k/yrFull-time

Duties

  • Design and support system architecture
  • Contribute to the development of scalable and efficient technical solutions
  • Perform system administration tasks, including configuration, patching, monitoring, and issue resolution
  • Develop, implement, and maintain automation scripts to improve operational efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve system issues
  • Maintain system performance and ensure the availability, reliability, and security of the infrastructure
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members as needed
  • Communicate technical issues, solutions, and system status effectively with team members and stakeholders
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement innovative solutions

Qualifications

  • Ten (10) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree

Additional Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux system administration in complex, multi-environment architectures
  • Proven experience creating, debugging, and implementing automation scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible)
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
  • Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts
  • Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies

Certifications

  • Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (e.g., Security+, CCNA)

Desired Skills

  • Experience with AWS cloud technologies, including EC2 Auto Scaling
  • Experience using aws-cli and boto3
  • Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments and modern infrastructure practices

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