System Administrator Security Clearance

System Administrator – Annapolis Junction, MD (Full Time, Entry Level)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification required.

• 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.