Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
CompTIA Security+ certification
Minimum 10 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator / Engineer
Hands-on experience with CentOS/RHEL
Demonstrated expertise in Kubernetes (K8s) and container fundamentals
Proficiency in BASH scripting
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain Linux systems in a production mission environment
Operate and support Kubernetes-based environments and related tooling
Apply DevOps and automation practices for streamlined deployment
Collaborate with engineering teams on provisioning and scaling
Support security compliance and troubleshoot across the stack
Participate in a rotating coverage model for availability
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a high-visibility IC-wide mission environment
Engagement in a software development and engineering effort
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Exposure to advanced technologies and practices in DevOps
Potential for professional growth in a classified setting
Full Job Description
Job Description CDIT Solutions is seeking a Senior System Administrator / DevOps Engineer with deep Linux and Kubernetes experience to support a high-visibility IC-wide mission environment. The role is part of a software development and engineering effort focused on productizing an operational system for broader deployment.
The successful candidate will own day-to-day administration of CentOS/RHEL and Kubernetes-based environments, apply container fundamentals and DevOps practices, and contribute to a team supporting the full daily service window.
Key Responsibilities • Administer and maintain Linux systems (CentOS/RHEL) in a production mission environment. • Operate and support Kubernetes-based environments, including tooling and container fundamentals. • Apply DevOps and automation practices to streamline deployment, configuration, and operations. • Partner with cross-functional engineering teams on provisioning, scaling, availability, and resiliency. • Support security compliance activities and participate in troubleshooting across the stack. • Participate in the team's rotating coverage model to maintain 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM availability.
Required Qualifications • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP). • CompTIA Security+ certification. • Minimum 10 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator / Engineer. • Hands-on Linux administration experience (CentOS/RHEL). • Demonstrated Kubernetes (K8s) experience, including tooling and container fundamentals. • Proficiency with BASH scripting.
Preferred Qualifications • Red Hat certification. • Experience with High Side / Classified networking environments. • Automation and configuration management tooling: Python, Ansible, Salt. • VMware experience. • Agile and DevOps methodologies. • Key management and encryption technologies. • Supporting experience in storage, networking, security compliance, authentication, and physical server administration. • Currently holds or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level (candidates not currently at SYS3 will need to put in for it).
