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# Dev Ops System Administrator

- **Company:** The Maven
- **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Ansible, Server Virtualization, Virtualization Technology, Data Logging, Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Dev-Ops-System-Administrator-The-Maven-Group-LLC-204991768434880/

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI with CI Poly is required
 * Strong Linux systems administration experience
 * Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
 * Experience supporting secure, classified, or mission-critical infrastructure
 * Ability to work 100% onsite in Scottsdale, AZ
 * U.S. Citizenship required
Education / Experience

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field preferred
 * No degree may be acceptable with 12+ years of relevant experience
 * Master's degree may qualify with 6+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Skills

 * Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, Jenkins, Bash, Python, or similar tools
 * DevOps, platform engineering, or infrastructure automation experience
 * Virtualization experience
 * Monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting experience
 * Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure is a plus, but not required

## Description

* Systems Engineer
 * Container / Kubernetes Administrator
Core Responsibilities

 * Support and administer Linux-based systems in a secure classified environment
 * Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize physical and virtual server infrastructure
 * Support Docker and Kubernetes-based containerized environments
 * Assist with automation, configuration, deployment, and infrastructure support
 * Troubleshoot server, storage, network, access, permission, and application issues
 * Work closely with engineering and development teams to keep environments stable, secure, and mission-ready
 * Support advanced classified infrastructure with exposure to AI/ML-related environments, * Opportunity to expand further into Kubernetes, DevOps, and AI/ML-supporting infrastructure
 * Strong fit for Linux professionals who want mission-focused work in a stable cleared environment


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