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# Senior Systems Administrator with Poly

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Code Optimization, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Server Virtualization, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/85832209/1

## About the Role

* Experience:Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of systems administration experience.
 * Clearance:TS/SCI with Poly (required).
 * All applicants must currently reside in the United States
 * Technical Expertise:
 + Proficiency with Linux, including a minimum of 3 years of Linux system administration experience (within the last 3 years).
 + Knowledge of physical and virtual servers.
 + Experience researching and creating solutions to close Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs).
 + Hands-on experience with Ansible for automation.
 + Proven ability to build and maintain VMware environments.
 * Certifications:Security+ certification (required).

What we'd like you to have

 * Experience with AWS cloud environments.
 * Scripting experience (Python/Perl) for automation and task optimization.
 * Familiarity with Docker for containerization.

## Description

* Manage & Optimize Systems:Oversee the customer's Risk Management Framework and related systems to ensure optimal performance and security.
 * Support System Upgrades:Patch, upgrade, and migrate Linux systems and virtual machines (VMs) to maintain system integrity and performance.
 * Contribute to Agile Development:Participate in agile activities, including release planning, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to incorporate lessons learned into engineering processes.
 * Collaborate with Developers:Work closely with developers throughout the application development lifecycle to build features that deliver value to our customers.