Senior Systems Administrator / Infrastructure Engineer - TS Clearance
Eighty20 Collective, LLC
Gaithersburg, MD, United States
21 days ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$125,000.0
Working hours
Shift work
Job source
Tech stack
Multitier Architecture
Active Directory
Agile Methodology
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Backup Devices
Bash Shell
CentOS
Cloud Computing
Configuration Management
CompTIA Security+
Cyber Security
+29 more
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Linux
Disaster Recovery
Domain Name System (DNS)
Geospatial Intelligence
Identity and Access Management
Python (Programming Language)
Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
Windows Servers
Public Key Infrastructure
Windows PowerShell
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ansible
Software Engineering
Trusted Systems
VMware Infrastructure
Virtualization Technology
SSL Certificate Management
DevOps Tools - Open-source
Software Troubleshooting
HybridCloud
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Git
Kubernetes
Data Management
Devsecops
Docker
Jenkins
Vmware
Job description
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to work one of the following shifts:
- Morning shift starting 6:00 AM ET
- Evening shift ending 10:00 PM ET
About the Role
Support secure, mission-critical environments that enable software development teams and mission users supporting national security. You’ll troubleshoot complex technical issues, modernize infrastructure, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure reliable operations across classified environments.
What You’ll Do
- Administer and maintain Linux (RHEL/CentOS) and Windows Server environments
- Provide Tier II/III help desk and systems administration support
- Deploy, patch, harden, and secure systems using DoD STIGs
- Manage VMware and KVM virtual infrastructure
- Support AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or hybrid cloud environments
- Automate administration using Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and perform root cause analysis
- Support backups, disaster recovery, and enterprise storage
- Collaborate with software, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, cloud, and network engineers
- Participate in system upgrades, security remediation, and modernization efforts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 6-10 years
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (Security+, CASP+, CISSP, or equivalent)
- Experience with:
- Linux and Windows Server administration
- VMware and KVM virtualization
- AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or hybrid cloud
- Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, or Python automation
- STIG implementation, ACAS remediation, and RMF compliance
- Enterprise networking, storage, identity management, and authentication
- Troubleshooting enterprise infrastructure and user support issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments
Preferred Qualifications
- GEOINT or geospatial mission experience
- DevSecOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, and certificate management
- Enterprise backup and recovery solutions
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management
- Agile software development experience, * AWS: 3 years (Required)
- System administration: 7 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CompTIA Security+ (Required)
Security clearance:
- Top Secret (Required)
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance, * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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