Linux System Administrator
Howard County, MD - USA
Job Summary
Senior Linux Systems Administrator Annapolis Junction MD
Our client needs a seasoned infrastructure expert to keep a large mission-critical enclave running smoothly think servers virtual machines managed switches NAS VLANs and VPNs all working in concert. If you enjoy owning the full lifecycle of a complex environment from day-to-day upkeep to planning its next evolution this role gives you real latitude to shape how the infrastructure grows.
On any given day you might be:
- Mapping out a migration plan to move customers onto new architecture with zero disruption
- Tuning routing protocols and chasing down a latency issue across multiple hops
- Locking down firewalls and closing out vulnerability findings
- Keeping security documentation current SSPs STE/STN packages patching records IAVM tracking
- Fielding a question from a developer whose VM just went sideways
- Updating the network diagram nobody else wants to touch and writing up the monthly outage report
- Scouting new tools or platforms that could raise the bar on the Agencys standard toolset
What you bring:
- Bachelors degree 11 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination)
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Hands-on network administration chops routing firewalls troubleshooting connectivity and throughput issues
- Experience with nginx SELinux and FIPS environments
- Comfort with monitoring tools like OpenVAS Prometheus and Grafana
- Familiarity with RMF compliance processes McAfee and UAM
Nice to have:
- Docker MongoDB Elasticsearch
- Ansible GitLab RedHat Satellite
- Software-defined networking exposure
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority