Sr. System Administrator / Dev Ops - Linux Kubernetes with Security Clearance

Red Arch SolutionsLinthicum, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in a critical mission environment with this Sr. System Administrator / DevOps role, offering a competitive salary of $180,000-$205,000 and excellent benefits. You'll thrive here if you have extensive Linux and Kubernetes experience, a Security+ certification, and a desire to contribute to impactful technological solutions in a hybrid setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your skills, gain valuable experience, and grow within a reputable organization.

Quick Overview

Salary

$180k - $205k/yr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Linthicum, MD, United States

Posted

1 week ago

EncryptionAgileAnsibleBashKubernetesPythonVMware

Job Description

Qualifications

Contractor will be supporting an IC wide mission environment / service. Minimum of 10 years experience as a Linux System Admin / Eng.

Required: Linux - (CentOS/RHEL) Linux admin experience. Kubernetes based environment. Red Hat Certification desired
Required: Kubernetes (K8's) experience; specifically tooling and container fundamentals needed. Experience with High Side / Classified networking is a major plus.

Required: Security + Certification; Kubernetes, BASH Highly Desired: Python, Ansible, Salt, VMware experience, Agile, Dev Ops, Key Management / Encryption technologies Other Desired experience:

Storage
Networking
Security Compliance
Authentication
Physical Server Administration
Currently holds or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level desired. If SYS3 is not current, candidate will need to put in for SYS3. Salary range for this position: $180,000-$205,000 #CJ

The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot

100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
Generous PTO.
10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
Annualized bonus compensation.
Spot bonuses for hard work.
Tuition reimbursement.
529 College Saving Plan.
College Loan Pay Back Program.
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Generous Referral Bonuses.

Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.