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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Administrator 2 - **Company:** Base-2 Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $10,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, 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 - **Published:** September 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9147882/systems-administrator-2 ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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