Linux Systems Administrator - High Priority

Position Overview

Priority Level: HIGH - 2 candidates currently of interest
Openings: Multiple positions available
Programs: ICECAT (2), Studies (1), Ops Sentinel (2)
Locations: Fairfax, VA or Denver, CO

Clearance Requirements

• ICECAT & Studies: TS w/SCI Eligibility or higher
• Ops Sentinel: TS/SCI w/CI Poly (Required)
• Scattered Castles Status: Must read "SCI Eligibility"

Program-Specific Details

ICECAT (2 Openings)

• Location: Fairfax, VA
• Level: Mid or Senior Candidates
• Clearance: TS w/SCI Eligibility or higher

Studies (1 Opening)

• Location: Fairfax, VA or Denver, CO
• Level: Senior Candidates
• Clearance: TS w/SCI Eligibility or higher

Ops Sentinel (2 Openings)

• Location: Fairfax, VA or Denver, CO
• Level: Mid or Senior Candidates
• Clearance: TS/SCI w/CI Poly (Required)
• Travel: Quarterly (CONUS & OCONUS)
• Denver Note: Candidate would eventually site at customer location in Aurora, CO

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Security+ CE Certification: Required
• Enterprise Linux Administration: Extensive experience required
• Scripting: Any Linux language (Critical for expensive candidates)
• Server Management: Ability to build/maintain/administer servers
• Networking: Switching, subnets, VLANs, storage, etc.

Preferred/Senior-Level Skills

• Containerization: Docker/Kubernetes/Cloud (Essential for senior roles)
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP experience
• Automation: Infrastructure as Code, Configuration Management

Experience Requirements

• Mid-Level: 3-7 years relevant experience
• Senior-Level: 7+ years relevant experience
• Strong enterprise Linux background mandatory

Benefits

• Benefits: 25% 401K + 25% IBA + 8 weeks PTO + 100% tuition reimbursement

Key Submission Requirements

• Must confirm polygraph acceptance (Ops Sentinel)
• Travel requirements acknowledgment (Ops Sentinel)
• Strong scripting examples/experience required
• Enterprise-level Linux administration experience mandatory