Why This Role Stands Out
Leverage your advanced Linux and security expertise in this vital role supporting critical government operations, offering significant career growth and the chance to make a real impact. If you thrive in a secure, collaborative environment with hybrid flexibility and possess a strong background in system administration and automation, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career.
Quick Overview
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
Yesterday
AWSAnsibleBashPerlPython
Job Description
EMTAK LLC System Administration L3 - TS/SCI Poly required
- Annapolis Junction, MD
- Computer/Software 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 www.emtakllc.com Apply Now
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