System Administrator TS SCI
Top Secret/SCI with Active Full Scope Polygraph must be active prior to start
100% Onsite near Washington, DC
Pay: $75.00-82.76/hour W2 only.
Duration: 5 yrs
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Linux-focused System Administrator to support a mission-critical program within the Intelligence Community. This is an on-site position in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment requiring a TS/SCI clearance with an active Full Scope Polygraph prior to consideration. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, security compliance, and operational health of complex Linux-based infrastructure spanning virtualized environments, container platforms, and classified networked systems.
The Systems Administrator operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a technical authority on Linux systems engineering, PKI/cryptographic policy enforcement, storage management, IP networking, and security compliance. This role carries significant responsibility for System Security Plan (SSP) maintenance, STIG implementation, and supporting Secure Telephone Equipment/Network (STE/STN) infrastructure within a heavily regulated RMF/NIST framework.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Top Secret/SCI with Active Full Scope Polygraph must be active prior to start
Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
5+ years of system administration experience in classified or secure DoD/IC environments.
Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph - must be active prior to start
Deep hands-on Linux proficiency across RHEL, Rocky Linux, and/or CentOS
Demonstrated experience with DISA STIGs and SCAP compliance scanning
Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls and RMF process
Experience with SSP development and A&A/ATO activities
Hands-on STE/STN installation, configuration, and support experience
Solid understanding of PKI/TLS/cryptographic standards including DoD PKI and FIPS enforcement
Strong IP networking fundamentals and host-based firewall management
Experience with container platforms (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or OpenShift)
Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, KVM/QEMU)
Storage management experience with NAS, SAN, LVM, and/or distributed storage
DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliance (Security+, CASP+, or equivalent)
Desired Skills
Experience with Ansible, Puppet, SaltStack, or Chef
Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting
OpenShift Container Platform experience in classified deployments
Experience with cross-domain solutions (CDS)
Familiarity with DoD cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, C2S)
Red Hat RHCSA or RHCE certification
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