Senior Linux Systems Administrator - Kubernetes

About the role

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. 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.

Benefits

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. We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 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