LINUX Systems Administrator Level 1 with Security Clearance

Job Description Level 1 Systems Administrator - Linux / Enterprise IT Operations Mission-Driven Work at Kryptauri Kryptauri partners with government and defense organizations to deliver secure, high-assurance IT solutions in sensitive environments. We are seeking a Level 1 Systems Administrator (SA) to support mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity, compliance, and system integrity across enterprise platforms. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in structured environments, understand the importance of security-first operations, and bring hands-on experience supporting classified or regulated systems. What You'll Do As a Systems Administrator, you will directly support enterprise IT systems used in secure environments, contributing to daily operations and rapid issue resolution across infrastructure components. * Provide implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for IT systems
* Deliver Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (escalation) support for incident diagnosis and resolution
* Maintain day-to-day operations across client/server/storage/network environments and mobile devices
* Install, configure, and administer Linux (CentOS 7, Rocky Linux 9, RHEL 9) and Windows 10/11 systems
* Execute system upgrades, patching, and configuration management
* Support Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) and secure data transfer operations
* Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize reliability
* Assist end users with system access, usability, and technical support
* Support hardware installation and provisioning (servers, workstations, laptops)
* Participate in escalation workflows and communicate status to leadership and stakeholders
* Contribute to system capacity planning and performance optimization
Core Capabilities * Support IT systems across client/server/storage/network domains
* Perform troubleshooting across OS, hardware, and network layers
* Maintain system integrity, availability, and configuration standards
* Assist with enterprise dispatch systems and hardware resolution processes
* Ensure effective communication across technical teams and leadership Required Skills Required Qualifications * Active security clearance (TS/SCI with FS Poly)
* Five (5) years of Systems Administration experience in environments of similar scope, complexity, and security requirements
* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
* (OR 5 additional years of SA experience in lieu of degree) * Hands-on experience with:
* Linux administration (CentOS, Rocky Linux, RHEL)
* Enterprise IT support and troubleshooting workflows
* System installation, upgrades, and lifecycle management
* Secure environments and compliance-driven processes Desired Skills Preferred Skills * Automation and configuration management (Ansible)
* Network-based provisioning (PXE boot environments)
* Virtualization experience (Proxmox)
* Identity and Access Management (IdM / LDAP integration)
* RHCSA or equivalent certification
* Experience troubleshooting and configuring TLS / secure communications
* Cross-platform administration (Linux + Windows)
* Strong understanding of Linux networking fundamentals Additional Details What Sets You Apart * Experience working in classified or regulated environments
* Strong troubleshooting mindset with attention to detail
* Ability to balance operational support with security compliance
* Clear and effective communication in high-stakes environments
* Initiative to automate, streamline, and improve system reliability