System Administrator with Security Clearance

System Administrator – Annapolis Junction, MD (Full Time, Entry Level) Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based enterprise systems. Support containerized environments and virtualization platforms. Support enterprise storage management and operational sustainment activities. Administer and maintain KVM virtualization environments. Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, SALT, and scripting languages such as Bash, Perl, or Python. Support cloud-hosted infrastructure and AWS-based environments. Configure and maintain FreeIPA within enterprise Linux environments. Support system hardening, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities. Maintain compliance with SSP documentation and STE/STN security requirements. Troubleshoot system, application, network, virtualization, and infrastructure-related issues. Support operational monitoring, system reliability, and performance optimization. Develop and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to support mission requirements. Participate in on-call support and maintenance activities as required. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience administering Linux systems in enterprise or operational environments. Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Perl, Python, or similar languages. Experience supporting enterprise storage management solutions. Experience with KVM virtualization technologies. Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible or SALT. Experience supporting cloud infrastructure and AWS environments. Experience with FreeIPA administration and integration. Understanding of SSP compliance and STE/STN support requirements. Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within operational teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Education and Experience Level 0 (SA0): No demonstrated Systems Administrator experience required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university required. Five (5) years of Systems Administrator experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Level 1 (SA1): Five (5) years of experience as a Systems Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required. Bachelor’s degree required, with five (5) years of additional Systems Administrator experience substitute for a bachelor’s degree. Level 2 (SA2): Ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Administrator meeting similar scope, type, and complexity required. Bachelor’s degree required, with five (5) years of additional Systems Administrator experience substitute for a bachelor’s degree. Level 3 (SA3): Fifteen (15) years of experience as a Systems Administrator in similar scope, type, and complexity required. Bachelor’s degree required, with five (5) years of additional Systems Administrator experience substitute for a bachelor’s degree. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting secure DoD or Intelligence Community systems. Experience supporting highly available enterprise Linux environments. Experience supporting operational or mission‑critical infrastructure. Experience with enterprise monitoring and performance tuning. Experience supporting mixed-platform enterprise environments. Certifications DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification required. Clearance Requirement Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph. Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Independent Software