Systems Administrator 3 - Linux/STE/STN/Virtualization/Ansible/Python/Kubernetes/Docker
About The Position
Captivation Software is seeking a mid-level Systems Administrator to assist with daily responsibilities supporting DevOps and live systems. The position works on a large mixed contractor and civilian systems administration and engineering team. Supported systems include Linux and Windows physical servers and virtual machines, across three backend environments with different classifications. The team supports mission and operations users and desktops, including authentication, DNS, shared drives, home directories, and communications between systems. The work includes monitoring systems, reviewing mission-critical updates and issues, and working tickets in JIRA. The administrator will communicate with systems administrators, systems engineers, network engineers, and civilian tasking and leadership across multiple contracts. This role is open to direct hires only; candidates from third-party staffing or recruiting firms will not be considered.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
- Fifteen years of experience providing systems administration support.
- Linux administration experience appropriate to the years required for the labor category.
- Experience with STE/STN and DISA STIG compliance work on Linux systems.
- Storage management experience, such as CFS/DFS or NetApp.
- Virtualization experience, such as Proxmox, RH KVM, or VMware.
- IP networking and firewall experience.
- Some experience with containers or cloud environments.
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with a broad, cross-contract technical team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible or Salt.
- Scripting experience with Bash, Python, or Perl.
- Experience with backup tools such as Rubrik or NetBackup.
- Hyperconverged infrastructure experience, such as Harvester, Nutanix, or Cisco HyperFlex.
Responsibilities
- Support DevOps and live systems as part of a large mixed contractor and civilian team.
- Administer Linux and Windows physical servers and virtual machines.
- Support backend environments across three different classifications, including authentication, DNS, shared drives, home directories, and system communications.
- Monitor systems, review mission-critical updates and issues, and work assigned JIRA tickets.
- Communicate and coordinate with systems administrators, systems engineers, network engineers, and civilian tasking and leadership across multiple contracts.
Benefits
- Up to 20% 401(k) contribution, with no matching required and vesting from day one.
- $3,600 HSA contribution.
- Six weeks of paid time off.
- Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
