Senior Linux Systems Administrator - Kubernetes

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Systems Administrator – Kubernetes with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support a high-visibility mission environment in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

About the role

In this role, you will support an Intelligence Community-wide mission environment and a software development and engineering project working to productize its system. You will provide senior-level Linux system administration and engineering support within a Kubernetes-based environment, leveraging extensive experience with CentOS/RHEL Linux, Kubernetes tooling, container fundamentals, and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Provide Linux system administration and engineering support within a high-visibility mission environment.
• Support a software development and engineering project working to productize its system.
• Support an Intelligence Community-wide mission environment and service.
• Administer and support CentOS/RHEL Linux environments.
• Support a Kubernetes-based environment utilizing Kubernetes tooling and container fundamentals.
• Apply Bash within the Linux and Kubernetes environment.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Linux System Administrator or Linux Systems Engineer.
• Linux administration experience with CentOS and/or RHEL.
• Kubernetes (K8s) experience, including Kubernetes tooling and container fundamentals.
• Bash experience.
• Active Security+ certification.

Desired Skills

• Red Hat certification.
• Experience with High Side/Classified networking.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience with Salt.
• Experience with VMware.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• DevOps experience.
• Experience with Key Management and/or Encryption technologies.
• Experience with storage.
• Experience with networking.
• Experience with security compliance.
• Experience with authentication.
• Experience with physical server administration.
• Current or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level desired; candidates without a current SYS3 will need to apply for SYS3.

Schedule

Duty hours are Monday through Friday. Preferred shift is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The team provides coverage from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan).
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development.
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program.
• Up to 6% 401(k) match.
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion.

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.