System Administration L3 - TS/SCI Poly required

Senior System Administrator L3

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to support a mission-focused environment supporting critical government operations. This position requires a strong Linux systems administration background, experience with virtualization and automation technologies, and the ability to operate in secure enterprise environments.

Required Experience

• Fifteen (15) years of experience as a System Administrator (SA)
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university required
  • Five (5) additional years of SA experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Required Certifications

• Active Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M requirements, or ability to obtain within six (6) months from start date

Required Technical Skills

• Linux system administration
• Containerization technologies
• Storage management
• KVM virtualization
• Automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible and/or SALT
• FreeIPA administration and support
• Scripting experience using Bash, Perl, Python, or similar languages
• SSP compliance and documentation support
• STE/STN support experience
• Cloud technologies and AWS experience

Clearance Requirement

• Active security clearance required

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based enterprise environments
• Support virtualization, storage, and container platforms
• Develop and maintain automation solutions for system deployment and configuration management
• Support secure system operations in compliance with government security requirements
• Assist with SSP documentation and compliance initiatives
• Provide operational support for mission systems and secure communications infrastructure
• Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to maintain system availability and performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting classified or mission-critical government environments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced operational settings
• Administrative experience supporting Windows Domain Controllers, Windows Server environments, and/or Microsoft Exchange is a plus