Mid-Level Linux Services Administrator

Job Description ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED The System Administrator Level 2 (SA2) joins a small, collaborative Linux engineering team in a hybrid cloud environment on the program. In this role, you will contribute directly to architectural design and technical solutions that support evolving organizational goals. Responsibilities include maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux instances across multiple networks and architectures, deploying COTS/FOSS services, and automating operational workflows. The annual base salary range for this role is $159,000-$188,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. , Required Skills Linux Infrastructure Management: Perform hands-on configuration, patching, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting of Linux instances across multiple security domains and hybrid architectures. Architecture & Solution Design: Work closely with team members and service owners to design infrastructure architecture, improve system reliability, and meet organizational requirements. COTS/FOSS Deployment: Deploy, configure, and maintain Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) applications on Linux server environments. Automation & Scripting: Develop, debug, and implement custom automation scripts using Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible to streamline routine administrative and maintenance processes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with diverse technical teams and service owners to diagnose operational issues, drive root-cause resolution, and mentor junior technical staff. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline, PLUS 10+ years of professional software development experience OR High School Diploma / GED, PLUS 15+ years of hands-on technical software engineering experience in lieu of a degree. , Desired Skills Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud technologies, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling. Practical experience using aws-cli and boto3 for AWS resource management. Experience supporting Social Media Services (SMS) technical workflows. Proven ability to mentor junior engineering and administration staff. , About Nyla Technology Solutions Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done. If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, Taking Care of All of You Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle. The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule. PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract! LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave! SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks! WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place. To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here. Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.