Linux / DevOps Systems Administrator
TS/SCI with CI Poly | Scottsdale, AZ | Relocation Available
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Worksite: 100% Onsite / SCIF Environment
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation: Available
Openings: Multiple Immediate Needs
Bring your Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes experience to a high-priority classified infrastructure program.
We are seeking cleared Linux / DevOps Systems Administrators to support advanced mission-focused infrastructure in Scottsdale, AZ. This is an urgent growth need with multiple openings available.
The team understands this is a hard-to-find clearance and technical skill set, and that the right candidates may not already be located in Arizona. Relocation support is available.
What Youโll Be Doing
In this role, you will support secure Linux-based infrastructure inside a classified environment. You will help maintain, troubleshoot, automate, and optimize systems that support advanced technical programs, including AI/ML-adjacent infrastructure.
This is a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds such as:
โข Linux Systems Administrator
โข DevOps Engineer
โข Platform Engineer
โข Infrastructure Engineer
โข Systems Engineer
โข Container / Kubernetes Administrator
Core Responsibilities
โข Support and administer Linux-based systems in a secure classified environment
โข Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize physical and virtual server infrastructure
โข Support Docker and Kubernetes-based containerized environments
โข Assist with automation, configuration, deployment, and infrastructure support
โข Troubleshoot server, storage, network, access, permission, and application issues
โข Work closely with engineering and development teams to keep environments stable, secure, and mission-ready
โข Support advanced classified infrastructure with exposure to AI/ML-related environments
Required Qualifications
โข Active TS/SCI with CI Poly is required
โข Strong Linux systems administration experience
โข Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
โข Experience supporting secure, classified, or mission-critical infrastructure
โข Ability to work 100% onsite in Scottsdale, AZ
โข U.S. Citizenship required
Education / Experience
โข Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science, STEM, or a related field preferred
โข No degree may be acceptable with 12+ years of relevant experience
โข Masterโs degree may qualify with 6+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Skills
โข Ansible, Terraform, GitLab, Jenkins, Bash, Python, or similar tools
โข DevOps, platform engineering, or infrastructure automation experience
โข Virtualization experience
โข Monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting experience
โข Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure is a plus, but not required
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
โข Multiple urgent openings
โข Relocation support available
โข High-priority classified program
โข Opportunity to expand further into Kubernetes, DevOps, and AI/ML-supporting infrastructure
โข Strong fit for Linux professionals who want mission-focused work in a stable cleared environment
โข Work with advanced technology in a secure SCIF-based setting
Important Note
This role requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly and 100% onsite work in Scottsdale, AZ. Candidates outside Arizona are encouraged to apply if open to relocation.