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Top Secret/SCI
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
No Traveling
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Software
Fort Meade, MD (On-Site/Office)
Systems Administrator
Country Intelligence Group is seeking a full-time Systems Administrator to support our client in Fort Meade in the configuration, security, and maintenance of enterprise IT environments. The selected candidate will manage and optimize Linux/Unix systems, install and troubleshoot operating system software, and ensure compliance through regular patching and updates. The role includes configuring network components within virtualized infrastructures—such as Cisco ASA/Firepower and Palo Alto firewalls—while implementing automation to enhance performance and reliability. The Systems Administrator will also perform hands-on datacenter tasks including cabling, racking and stacking equipment, documenting system configurations, and resolving hardware and system issues.
Tasks Performed:
• Configures and manages Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Applies DoD 8570 IAT Level II security principles.
• Installs, loads, and maintains operating system software.
• Configures network components in virtualized infrastructures.
• Patches operating systems and maintains security compliance.
• Performs cabling, racking/stacking, and IT system documentation.
• Troubleshoots and remediates system and hardware issues.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED with at least 15 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Information Systems with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• CWIP IAT 2 certification.
• Experience configuring and managing Linux/Unix operating systems, and implementing automation/enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Experience installing/loading operating system software, troubleshooting, and maintaining integrity.
• Experience configuring network components in virtualized infrastructures - e.g. Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Experience patching operating systems to maintain enterprise/network security compliance.
• Experience cabling, racking/stacking, and documenting IT systems for client, server, storage, network devices, etc.
• Experience remediating system and hardware problems throughout the resolution process.
• Experience in:
o Linux / Unix command-line
o Scripting (Bash)
o Docker
o Kubernetes
o Ansible (Playbooks), Puppet
o Virtual Machine / IPSEC / VPN Tunnel (ASA to ASA)
o Apache NiFi
o STE/STN; IAVA Patching
Other Job Requirements:
• Minimum Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship, and successful background check.
• Location: Fort Meade, MD.
Salary Range & Benefits:
• $145,924/Year
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
Country Intelligence Group is seeking a full-time Systems Administrator to support our client in Fort Meade in the configuration, security, and maintenance of enterprise IT environments. The selected candidate will manage and optimize Linux/Unix systems, install and troubleshoot operating system software, and ensure compliance through regular patching and updates. The role includes configuring network components within virtualized infrastructures—such as Cisco ASA/Firepower and Palo Alto firewalls—while implementing automation to enhance performance and reliability. The Systems Administrator will also perform hands-on datacenter tasks including cabling, racking and stacking equipment, documenting system configurations, and resolving hardware and system issues.
Tasks Performed:
• Configures and manages Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Applies DoD 8570 IAT Level II security principles.
• Installs, loads, and maintains operating system software.
• Configures network components in virtualized infrastructures.
• Patches operating systems and maintains security compliance.
• Performs cabling, racking/stacking, and IT system documentation.
• Troubleshoots and remediates system and hardware issues.
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED with at least 15 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Information Systems with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• CWIP IAT 2 certification.
• Experience configuring and managing Linux/Unix operating systems, and implementing automation/enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
• Experience installing/loading operating system software, troubleshooting, and maintaining integrity.
• Experience configuring network components in virtualized infrastructures - e.g. Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Experience patching operating systems to maintain enterprise/network security compliance.
• Experience cabling, racking/stacking, and documenting IT systems for client, server, storage, network devices, etc.
• Experience remediating system and hardware problems throughout the resolution process.
• Experience in:
o Linux / Unix command-line
o Scripting (Bash)
o Docker
o Kubernetes
o Ansible (Playbooks), Puppet
o Virtual Machine / IPSEC / VPN Tunnel (ASA to ASA)
o Apache NiFi
o STE/STN; IAVA Patching
Other Job Requirements:
• Minimum Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship, and successful background check.
• Location: Fort Meade, MD.
Salary Range & Benefits:
• $145,924/Year
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
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