Posted 2w ago

Systems Administrator 3

@ Base-2 Solutions
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:perform builds, enforce STIG, manage Kubernetes
Requirements Summary:Active TS/SCI with CI poly; Bachelor's with 6+ years in the category; Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu); patching and virtual builds; Agile; Python/Bash; Salt/Ansible; AWS; service desk 6am–6pm rotating; air-gapped environment; Privileged User Account certification.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Linux, Windows, Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm, Salt, Ansible, Python, Bash, PowerShell, AWS, Terraform, Git
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Position Summary

Support the OSINT Integration Center under the DOMEX Technology Platform contract as a Systems Administrator 3 focused on Linux and Windows systems administration, performance optimization, and user support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of six years of experience in the category field. Three 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

EducationYears of Experience
High School Diploma/GED9
Associates Degree9
Bachelors’ Degree6
Masters’ Degree6
PhD6

Required Certifications

  • None specified.

Required Security Clearance

  • Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.