Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Linux, Networking, Automation 7​/21​/2026 Fort Meade

Fort Meade, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving
, open communication
, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

We are seeking a talented Systems Administrator to provide system support across multiple operating system with a security understanding and experience.

A current Top‑Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

• Strong in Linux (Windows SA will not be considered)
• Experienced with Cisco and Palo Alto networking equipment
• Familiar with Virtual Machines / IPSEC / VPN Tunneling
• Automation (I.E. Ansible – written and implemented playbooks)
• Scripting Experience (Bash / Python)
• STE / STN (includes nessus and other highside tools)
• Iava Patching
• Cabling, Documentation, Rack and Stack

• Containerization experience (Dockers / Kubernetes)
• Troubleshooting of networking equipment.

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $230,000 - $270,000.

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

• Company subsidized
  Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid
  Vision and
  Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid
  Long Term Disability
  ,
  Short Term Disability
  , and
  Group Life Insurance
• Monthly
  Wellness Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off with
  Flexible Work Schedules and
  Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly
  Internet
  Reimbursement
• Technology and
  Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and
  Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
• Onboarding and Annual
  Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and
  Training

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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