CareerPlan

Linux Automation Administrator

Linthicum Heights, MD, USFull-time$121k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Provision, manage, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu servers across internet-connected and disconnected networks for the Department of Defense, focusing on cyber investigations and digital forensics.

Role type

Senior Linux Automation Administrator (Infrastructure)

Builds

Secure, patched, and configured Linux server environments and Kubernetes clusters for DoD cyber mission support.

Domain

Cybersecurity / Digital Forensics / Infrastructure

Required skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, Ubuntu system management, Ansible Playbook development, Kubernetes cluster management, Configuration as Code (CaC), Root cause analysis, Network adapter configuration, Storage management, Firewall configuration, Monitoring tool deployment

Preferred skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, DISA STIG compliance, NIST 800-53 controls adherence, Splunk, Grafana, SolarWinds, Host-level networking, NFS management, Source code management (GitHub/GitLab)

Responsibilities

Provision and manage RHEL and Ubuntu servers in disconnected environments; Develop and maintain Ansible Playbooks for security and patching; Manage Kubernetes clusters and deployed workloads; Configure network adapters, storage, and firewalls; Deploy and support monitoring capabilities for anomaly detection; Investigate service disruptions and provide root cause analysis reports; Support deployments of new hardware and software applications.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC