Linux Systems Administrator

CACI

Fort Meade, MD, USPosted 3 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked

Full time10+ years exp

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About the role

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

We are seeking a highly skilled

Systems Administrator

to support mission-critical enterprise infrastructure in a secure Department of Defense/Intelligence Community environment. The successful candidate will provide advanced systems administration, network infrastructure support, virtualization, automation, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise systems maintenance while ensuring high availability, security, and operational readiness.

This position requires an experienced systems engineer capable of working independently, troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, implementing secure enterprise solutions, and supporting highly classified operational environments.

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with a current Polygraph

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (additional relevant experience may be substituted for education)

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10+ years of progressive Systems Administration experience

supporting enterprise IT infrastructure in secure Linux environments

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent)

Technical Requirements Candidates should possess strong experience in several of the following areas:

Administration and support of

Cisco ASA

Cisco Firepower

, and

Palo Alto

firewalls, including security policy management, troubleshooting, and enterprise firewall administration.

Configuration, implementation, and maintenance of

IPSEC VPNs

, secure VPN tunneling (including

ASA-to-ASA

connectivity), and secure enterprise networking.

Administration of

VMware

or comparable virtualization platforms, including virtual machine provisioning, maintenance, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.

Experience developing automation solutions using

Python

and/or

Bash

, with hands-on implementation of

Ansible

and

Ansible Playbooks

for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational efficiency.

Strong knowledge of enterprise server administration across Windows and Linux platforms, system hardening, patch management, and infrastructure support.
Experience performing

IAVA patching

, vulnerability remediation, STIG implementation, and maintaining compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Working knowledge of

Secure The Enterprise (STE)

and

Secure The Network (STN)

processes and security initiatives.

Experience utilizing

Nessus

for vulnerability scanning, analysis, remediation, and continuous security monitoring.

Hands-on experience with hardware installation,

rack and stack

, structured cabling, equipment deployment, and maintaining accurate infrastructure documentation and network diagrams.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems, networks, and security issues while supporting highly available enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

Containerization technologies including

Docker

and

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management best practices
Enterprise monitoring and logging solutions (Splunk, Elastic, SolarWinds, etc.)
Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, LDAP, and certificate management
Disaster recovery, backup technologies, and high-availability architectures
Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Palo Alto (PCNSA/PCNSE), VMware (VCP), Red Hat (RHCSA), or equivalent technical certifications

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy. Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. The proposed salary range for this position is: $120,800 - $265,800 CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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Skills

linuxansiblecybersecuritytypescriptbashdockerkubernetespythonsplunk

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