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Kepora

Systems Administrator 2

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

Linux command line system administration (CentOS, RedHat, Amazon Linux, or equivalent) Experience applying system updates via yum or equivalent patching repository Experience working within a cloud ...

ALKU

Linux Admin with Security Clearance

Columbia, MD · On-site

Linux (CentOS/RHEL) VMWare VM creation, configuration, and operation experience Performance monitoring experience JBOSS experience Automation using scripting experience (Shell/Python preferred) Sec ...

Kepora

Systems Administrator 2

Potomac, MD

Linux command line system administration (CentOS, RedHat, Amazon Linux, or equivalent) * Experience applying system updates via yum or equivalent patching repository * Experience working within a ...

Kepora

Systems Administrator 2

Annapolis, MD · On-site

Required: • Linux command line system administration (CentOS, RedHat, Amazon Linux, or equivalent) • Experience applying system updates via yum or equivalent patching repository • Experience ...

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A CentOS job typically involves managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems based on the CentOS operating system. IT professionals in these roles work with servers, networking, security, and software installations to ensure system stability and performance. Common job titles include System Administrator, DevOps Engineer, and Linux Administrator. Knowledge of command-line tools, scripting, and system automation is often required.

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Systems Administrator 2 - Linux

Captivation Software

Annapolis, MD • On-site

$130K - $270K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Build to something to be proud of.
Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.
Description
Captivation Software is looking for a mid level systems administrator who will be acting as a Linux administrator and assist with daily responsibilities on the program.
Requirements
Security Clearance:
  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ten (10) years of experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
  • Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Independent certification required (Security+/equivalent or higher).
Required Skills:
  • System Administration experience with CentOS 7, Rocky 9, and RHEL 9
  • Upgrading servers, workstations, laptops
  • Experience with the Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) tasks
  • Experience with the Customer data transfer process
  • Hardware installation experience (servers/workstations)
  • Linux
Desired Skills:
  • Task Automation
  • Ansible experience
  • PXE boot
  • Building VMs using Proxmox
  • Identity Manager (IDM) experience
  • Integration of IDM with a CentOS LDAP server
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator
  • Experience trouble shooting and configuring Transport Layer Security (TLS)
  • Windows 10/11 administration
  • Linux networking experience

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.
Benefits
  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D

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