Senior Linux System Administrator

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Linthicum, MD
Senior level
Big Data • Software • Analytics
The Role
Manage and maintain Linux-based environments, addressing security vulnerabilities, automating tasks with Ansible, and supporting VMware systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.


Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution, health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.


Your Mission:


Support critical systems by managing and maintaining Linux-based environments in both physical and virtual infrastructures. You'll help ensure the security and reliability of the systems by addressing IAVA findings, deploying automation with Ansible, and supporting VMware environments.

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:

  • A seasoned system administrator with a strong Linux background
  • Comfortable managing both physical and virtual server environments
  • Proactive in identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities
  • Experienced in automating system tasks using Ansible
  • Detail-oriented and skilled in maintaining secure, stable environments

A Day in the Life:

  • Monitor and manage Linux systems for performance and security
  • Research and apply solutions to close IAVA findings
  • Use Ansible for configuration management and automation
  • Support and troubleshoot VMware environments
  • Collaborate with team members to maintain critical systems

Must Have:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • 10 years of experience as a System Administrator
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or 5 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree)
  • At least 3 years of Linux system administration experience
  • Experience with physical and virtual servers
  • Ansible experience
  • Experience building and maintaining VMware environments

Nice to Have:

  • AWS experience
  • Scripting skills in Python or Perl
  • Docker experience

About us: 

We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.


Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.  


ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets! 


If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.

Top Skills

Ansible
AWS
Docker
Linux
Perl
Python
VMware
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The Company
Jessup, MD
66 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

ClearEdge is a mission-driven technology thought leader grown out of the Intelligence Community that provides software engineering, big data, cloud, data analytics, data visualization, and data science solutions and services. As a small business, we are personally committed to responding to our customers'​ requirements by attracting and retaining only top-tier engineers and field experts.

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