Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Senior Linux Systems AdministratorLocation: Columbia, MDWorkplace: On-siteSalary: $165,000–$196,000 annuallySecurity Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph requiredAbout the OpportunityCleared2Hire is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support a high-priority malware analysis modernization program in Columbia, Maryland.You'll work in a large software development environment, maintaining mission-critical enterprise systems and supporting automated infrastructure for advanced cyber analysis, orchestration, and data enrichment applications.We're looking for someone with strong Linux administration experience who enjoys troubleshooting complex environments, automating deployments, and working with virtualization and container technologies.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux environments.Configure and automate infrastructure using Ansible.Support infrastructure architecture, provisioning, and maintenance.Deploy and manage virtualized environments using VMware.Support Kubernetes container orchestration.Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and performance issues.Maintain reliable systems supporting mission-critical software development and cyber analysis.Required QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.Strong Linux system administration and architecture experience.Hands-on experience with Ansible configuration management and automated provisioning.Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues.Experience deploying and managing VMware environments.Experience with Kubernetes container orchestration.Preferred QualificationsEnterprise storage administration, preferably PureStorage.MongoDB administration.Cisco networking experience, including deployment, upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.Experience diagnosing connectivity issues, network outages, and performance bottlenecks.Interested in supporting mission-critical cybersecurity and infrastructure programs?Apply through Cleared2Hire to learn more about this opportunity.Application link: https://cleared2hire.com/mission-matches?job=f778c907-3f2c-407d-a3bd-a4225e9c3d11&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=linkedin-senior-linux-systems-administrator