Systems Administration - Cleared Contractor - L3

Lancesoft

Chantilly, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$120,000 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Ansible, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Security+, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Docker, Environmental Monitoring, Full Scope Polygraph, Government, HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), IAT - Information Assurance Technical, IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, Identify Issues, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Internet Security, Jenkins, K Virtual Machine (KVM), Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Network Protocols, Network Routing, Network Switching, Perl Programming Language, Problem Solving Skills, Puppet (Configuration Management), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Storage Area Network (SAN), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Top Secret Clearance, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Virtualization, iSCSI
LOCATION
Chantilly, VA
POSTED
Today
This job is with Encode Inc, a fully owned subsidiary of LanceSoft.

Pay Rate Between $55/ to $60/h on W2

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Job Title: Specialist, System Administration
Job Location: Chantilly, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days –totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
Salary Range: $100 - $120K (Hourly pay rate in the $60/hr range)

Job Description:
Client is looking for a driven Systems Administrator to join the Engineering team in Chantilly, VA. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on and ready to take initiative in a fast-moving technical environment. The right candidate will have experience with Linux systems administration and be comfortable configuring, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems in both physical and virtual environments. We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, likes solving real problems, and is excited to keep learning and expanding their technical skills. This role offers the opportunity to learn from an experienced team who will provide hands-on guidance, mentorship, and support as you grow your technical skills and take on new challenges. The responsibilities below highlight the essential functions of the position;the selected candidate is expected to have experience in one or more with the ability to learn the others and grow as needed.

Essential Functions:
•Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems in both physical and virtual environments.
•Deploy and manage infrastructure through automation using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and Perl, as well as tools such as Kickstart, Podman, Ansible, and Puppet.
•Support RMF and cybersecurity activities in partnership with Cyber Engineering, including BOE development, implementation and maintenance of security controls, and system hardening in compliance with DoD, NIST, STIG, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements.
•Support Software and System Engineers, CI/CD, Agile development, and DevSecOps processes within the system environment.
•Use software development lifecycle and DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, Jira, and Bitbucket to support build, integration, tracking, and configuration management activities.
•Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containers and containerized services using technologies such as Docker and Podman.
•Customize, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise-level applications.
•Work in cloud-based environments and use monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic, or similar platforms to support security requirements, system health, and performance.
•Apply basic network administration and troubleshooting skills using core networking concepts and protocols such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and HTTP.

Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
•Active TS/SCI w/FS Poly clearance
•This is a full-time onsite role that requires direct access to the team, systems, and mission environment on a daily basis.
•DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification (e.G. Security +) –Must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Additional Skills:
•Current Certifications such as:
•RedHat Certification (RHCSA or RHCE)
•CompTIA Linux+
•Previous experience supporting DoD & IC Government customers
•Experience with Virtualization (KVM), Backup Technologies such as NAS, SAN, iSCSI, SAS
•Experience integrating and administering cross-domain systems

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About the Company

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Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc). 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.lancesoft.com/