Sr. System Administrator/DevOps - Linux Kubernetes
Summary
Senior System Administrator/DevOps engineer administering CentOS/RHEL Linux and Kubernetes environments for an intelligence-community mission system, applying DevOps automation, security compliance, and rotating 6AM-6PM coverage. Requires an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and CompTIA Security+.
CDIT Solutions
is seeking a Senior System Administrator / DevOps Engineer with deep Linux and
Kubernetes experience to support a high-visibility IC-wide mission environment.
The role is part of a software development and engineering effort focused on
productizing an operational system for broader deployment.
The successful
candidate will own day-to-day administration of CentOS/RHEL and
Kubernetes-based environments, apply container fundamentals and DevOps
practices, and contribute to a team supporting the full daily service window.
Key
Responsibilities
• Administer and maintain Linux systems (CentOS/RHEL) in
a production mission environment.
• Operate and support Kubernetes-based environments,
including tooling and container fundamentals.
• Apply DevOps and automation practices to streamline
deployment, configuration, and operations.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams on
provisioning, scaling, availability, and resiliency.
• Support security compliance activities and participate
in troubleshooting across the stack.
• Participate in the team's rotating coverage model to
maintain 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM availability.
Required
Qualifications
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
(FSP).
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Linux System
Administrator / Engineer.
• Hands-on Linux administration experience (CentOS/RHEL).
• Demonstrated Kubernetes (K8s) experience, including
tooling and container fundamentals.
• Proficiency with BASH scripting.
Preferred
Qualifications
• Red Hat certification.
• Experience with High Side / Classified networking
environments.
• Automation and configuration management tooling:
Python, Ansible, Salt.
• VMware experience.
• Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Key management and encryption technologies.
• Supporting experience in storage, networking, security
compliance, authentication, and physical server administration.
• Currently holds or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level
(candidates not currently at SYS3 will need to put in for it).