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Linux Systems Engineer (K8S/DevOps) [$306k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

SYSTOLIC

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Job Requirements

Annapolis Junction, MD
Top Secret/SCI Full Scope Polygraph
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Job Description

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

Automate, secure, and maintain enterprise deployments. Join our team to drive Ansible-based configuration management, support complex Apache NiFi dataflows, and ensure strict STIG compliance and full certificate lifecycle management across production Linux environments.

Summary:
• Administer, secure, and monitor Linux virtual machines and containerized workloads across VMware and AWS environments.
• Maintain Kubernetes clusters using Rancher and automate configuration management via Ansible.
• Support Apache NiFi dataflows, manage PKI certificates, and utilize Python and MongoDB to maintain operational readiness.

Qualifications & Compensation:
• Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Years of experience: 8+ years
• Total Compensation: $306k+ yearly

Job Description:
• Administer, secure, and maintain production Linux virtual machines (RHEL 8/9) across OpenStack, VMware, and AWS platforms.
• Maintain Ansible playbooks to automate VM configuration updates and system management tasks.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters using Rancher and CLI tools to ensure node and pod health.
• Support Apache NiFi deployments, including dataflow monitoring, configuration updates, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Manage the full server and PKI certificate lifecycle ensuring compliance with security baselines and hardening standards.
• Perform routine software updates, patching, and system hardening through enterprise YUM repositories.
• Provide operational support to development teams and end users ranging from basic configuration changes to cluster builds.
• Analyze logs and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks across VM, container, and application layers.

About SYSTOLIC:

SYSTOLIC is dedicated to giving our employees the best possible company experience so that they can focus on providing outstanding support to their customer’s mission. Our company is founded on integrity, enthusiasm, and a relentless commitment to supporting the Intelligence Community. You can learn more about us and submit an application to be considered against our current and future openings at https://systolic.com.

To learn about our compensation ranges, visit our Pay Transparency page at: https://systolic.com/pay-transparency
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