Sr. System Administrator/DevOps - Linux Kubernetes with Security Clearance

CDIT LLCAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 16, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your extensive Linux and Kubernetes expertise in a mission-critical, high-visibility role that offers hybrid flexibility and significant opportunities for professional growth. If you're a seasoned System Administrator/DevOps Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance and a passion for automation and security, this is an excellent opportunity to make a substantial impact. We encourage you to apply and explore this exciting career advancement.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Employee

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD, United States

Posted

12 hours ago

EncryptionAgileAnsibleBashKubernetesPythonVMware

Job Description

CDIT Solutionsis seeking a Senior System Administrator / DevOps Engineer with deep Linux andKubernetes experience to support a high-visibility IC-wide mission environment. The role is part of a software development and engineering effort focused onproductizing an operational system for broader deployment. The successfulcandidate will own day-to-day administration of CentOS/RHEL andKubernetes-based environments, apply container fundamentals and DevOpspractices, and contribute to a team supporting the full daily service window.

KeyResponsibilities • Administer and maintain Linux systems (CentOS/RHEL) ina production mission environment. • Operate and support Kubernetes-based environments,including tooling and container fundamentals. • Apply DevOps and automation practices to streamlinedeployment, configuration, and operations. • Partner with cross-functional engineering teams onprovisioning, scaling, availability, and resiliency. • Support security compliance activities and participatein troubleshooting across the stack. • Participate in the teamx27s rotating coverage model tomaintain 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM availability.

RequiredQualifications • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph(FSP). • CompTIA Security+ certification. • Minimum 10 years of experience as a Linux SystemAdministrator / Engineer. • Hands-on Linux administration experience (CentOS/RHEL). • Demonstrated Kubernetes (K8s) experience, includingtooling and container fundamentals. • Proficiency with BASH scripting.

PreferredQualifications • Red Hat certification. • Experience with High Side / Classified networkingenvironments. • Automation and configuration management tooling:Python, Ansible, Salt. • VMware experience. • Agile and DevOps methodologies. • Key management and encryption technologies. • Supporting experience in storage, networking, securitycompliance, authentication, and physical server administration. • Currently holds or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level(candidates not currently at SYS3 will need to put in for it).