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Overview

Position Title: Senior Systems Administrator & CI/CD Lead

Location: Aberdeen, MD; Onsite/Hybrid 

Reports To: Program Manager / Designee

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance with eligibility to upgrade to TS (SCI Eligible) (U.S. Citizenship is required)

About Lufco & Our Mission:

At Lufco, we are driven by a singular mission: to protect our nation by empowering national security initiatives with ground-breaking solutions. We partner with high-impact programs to deliver advanced engineering, cybersecurity, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and data science capabilities directly to the edge. When you join Lufco, you aren't just taking a job; you are stepping into a supportive, collaborative crew of top-tier engineers and leaders who are passionate about defending the future.

Summary:

The Senior Systems Administrator & CI/CD Lead (SA4) acts as the infrastructure backbone across Enterprise & Edge Cyber, Hydra Open API, and LINCHPIN data pipelines. This expert stands up CI/CD automation pipelines, provisions secure test sandboxes, manages enclave patching routines, and integrates automated data streams into core delivery infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure & CI/CD Pipeline Management:
  • Build, maintain, and secure the CI/CD development infrastructure for Hydra Open API releases and LINCHPIN AI/ML models.
  • Integrate data pipelines into cloud and edge deployment environments (CDRL D11).
• Enclave Patching & Configuration Control:
  • Perform monthly enclave patching, system maintenance, and configuration logging (CDRL D9).
  • Support CUI laboratory operations, receiving Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), deploying vendor software, and maintaining network connectivity.
• Zero-Trust Infrastructure Support:
  • Provision and sustain sandboxes for System Acceptance Testing (D7) and vulnerability scanning.

Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Network Engineering.
  • 4+ years of relevant systems administration experience in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II/III (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, Linux+, or CASP+).

Experience:

• 6+ years managing Linux/Windows enterprise infrastructure, DevSecOps/CI/CD pipelines, and network enclaves in DoD environments.
• Experience supporting CUI-compliant lab facilities near APG or managing Atlassian toolsets (Jira/Confluence) for software release management is preferred.

Skills:

• Technical: Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), Windows Server, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Ansible/Terraform, STIG compliance, Bash/Python scripting.
• Soft Skills: High reliability, systematic problem-solving, collaborative teamwork.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

Why Join Us? 

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• For the full list of Lufco Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers 

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

Lufco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

Lufco Employees: This position qualifies for up to a Blue Award level referral bonus.  For more information, visit the Employee Portal.