Systems Administrator 2

Base-2 Solutions, LLC
Bethesda, MD, United States
5 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$10,000.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Bash Shell Big Data Ubuntu (Operating System) CentOS Linux Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration
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Octopus Deploy Open Source Intelligence Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Server Virtualization Scripting Gitlab Cloudformation Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Rancher Elk Stack Jenkins

Job description

Support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract as a Systems Administrator 2 focused on Linux and Windows systems administration, performance optimization, and user support., * Perform Linux and Windows builds, installations, configurations, administration, and troubleshooting.

  • Implement and enforce DISA STIG compliance across systems and networks.
  • Develop and maintain server builds for virtual and physical environments.
  • Manage and deploy Kubernetes, Rancher, and Helm.
  • Develop scripts for patching, configuration, and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Use Salt and Ansible for infrastructure automation.
  • Administer AWS cloud environments including provisioning, monitoring, and optimization.
  • Provide service desk coverage between 6 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Friday, on a rotational basis.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of experience in the category field. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
  • Expertise in Linux systems administration, including RHEL/CentOS and Ubuntu.
  • Experience with patching and virtual server builds.
  • Familiarity with Agile project management and security requirements derivation.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Experience working in air-gapped environments.
  • Ability to obtain Privileged User Account certification by the Government., * Experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with ArgoCD, Jenkins, and GitLab.
  • Knowledge of the ELK stack and beats.
  • Experience with Active Directory in a Linux environment.
  • Background maintaining AI/ML environments and large data storage solutions.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

  • High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience.
  • Associates Degree with 5 years of experience.
  • Bachelors’ Degree with 3 years of experience.
  • Masters’ Degree with 3 years of experience.
  • PhD with 3 years of experience., * Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).

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