Linux Systems Administrator I - TS/SCI with Full Scope PolygraphLocation: Annapolis Junction, MD
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
EMTAK is seeking a
Linux Systems Administrator I to support a mission-critical Intelligence Community program. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Linux administrator who wants to work in a fast-paced, highly technical environment supporting enterprise infrastructure and mission operations.
The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in Linux systems administration, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the desire to expand their expertise while supporting secure enterprise environments.
Ten (5) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited
college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)
Responsibilities- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a classified environment.
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain servers, workstations, and laptops running CentOS, Rocky Linux, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Perform hardware installation, system imaging, software deployments, and operating system upgrades.
- Support secure data transfers and Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) activities.
- Monitor system performance, identify issues, and resolve hardware and software problems.
- Create and maintain system documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, network administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and customer representatives to ensure mission success.
- Maintain compliance with security policies, configuration management, and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
- 2+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience.
- Experience administering Linux systems including CentOS, Rocky Linux, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining servers, workstations, and laptops.
- Experience with hardware installation and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) tasks.
- Experience supporting secure customer data transfer processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Desired Qualifications- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
- PXE boot and system imaging experience.
- Experience building and managing virtual machines using Proxmox.
- Identity Management (IdM) and LDAP integration experience.
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Transport Layer Security (TLS).
- Windows 10/11 administration experience.
- Linux networking experience.
- VMware virtualization experience.
- Security+ or other DoD 8570/8140 certification.
