Software Development, IT Consulting

Systems Administrator 3 (On-Call) - Linux/Bash/Python/STE/STN/Docker/Kubernetes

Annapolis Junction, MDOnsiteFull Time$130,000–$270,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Top Secret/SCI
Polygraph
U.S. citizen
Linux CLI
Bash
Python
COTS
GOTS
FOSS
Red Hat Satellite

Nice to have

Kubernetes
Weka
CEPH
GPFS
HDFS
Jira

Role summary

Captivation Software seeks a senior Systems Administrator with a Top Secret/SCI clearance and Polygraph to support a large-scale Linux system. Responsibilities include software installation, daily operations, monitoring, problem resolution for compute, network, memory, and storage components, maintaining system security, configuring networks, and implementing OS enhancements. Requires 15 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience, and a Security+ Certification. Experience with Linux CLI, Bash/Python scripting, COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, Red Hat Satellite, Splunk, VMware ESXi, IaC tools (SaltStack, Ansible), STE/STN security, and monitoring tools (HPE One View, Nagios) is essential. Docker experience is required, with Kubernetes being a plus.

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software is looking for a senior level systems administrator who shall be responsible for providing support for a large-scale Linux system including installation of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all the compute, network, memory, and storage system components. In addition, the System Administrator shall maintain the system security integrity and configure network components, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen

Minimum Qualifications:

Fifteen (15) years' experience as a Systems Administrator 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 Systems Administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

A Security+ Certification is required

Required Skills:

Experience using the Linux CLI

Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python

Experience in performing System Administration including installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in a large-scale Linux cluster environment

General technical knowledge regarding compute, network, memory, and storage system components

Experience with Red Hat Satellite systems management solution

Familiarity using Splunk for ingesting, indexing, searching, monitoring, and analyzing big data

Experience with the sustainment and support of large Linux clusters including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution

Experience configuring and sustaining VMware ESXi/Virtualization environments

Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) principles and automation tools such as SaltStack and Ansible

Experience with corporate STE/STN security compliance policies and procedures

Experience using system monitoring tools such as HPE One View and Nagios

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker

Desired Skills:

Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes

Experience with distributed files systems such as Weka, CEPH, GPFS, and HDFS

Experience with the Atlassian Suite of Tools such as Jira and Confluence

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

Benefits

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)

Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)

Above Market Hourly Rates

$3,600 HSA Contribution

6 Weeks Paid Time Off

Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

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