Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL is required. Do you like to tackle complex software challenges? If you love mastering bare‑metal environments, configuring high‑performance infrastructure, and automating complex deployments at scale, you’re in the right place! We are looking for a Senior Linux Systems Administrator who shares our drive to push boundaries and build secure, data‑driven applications that make a real difference.

In this role, you will support a high-priority, highly visible malware analysis modernization program. Working within a large software development environment, you will keep mission‑critical enterprise systems running flawlessly while implementing the automated infrastructure needed for next‑generation cyber analysis, orchestration, and data enrichment products.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Style:
  On‑site (no telework available)

The annual base salary range for this role is $165,000 – $196,000 (USD). This does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include a top‑of‑market compensation package, a 4‑week annual leave plus 11 holidays (and additional leave options), flexible scheduling options, 401(k) matching, professional development stipend, student loan repayment options, volunteering hours, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Clearance:
  Active fully‑cleared with polygraph.
• Core Systems Administration:
  Mastery of Linux system administration, architecture, and maintenance.
• Infrastructure Automation:
  Strong proficiency utilizing Ansible for configuration management and automated provisioning.
• Troubleshooting:
  Extensive experience diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure and environment bottlenecks.
• Virtualization & Orchestration:
  Direct experience deploying and managing environments using VMware and Kubernetes container orchestration.

• Minimum seven years of experience as a Systems Administrator/Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (aligned to an SE4 labor category).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university (or four additional years of systems experience may substitute).

• Storage Management:
  Experience administering enterprise storage arrays, with a strong preference for Pure Storage.
• Database Administration:
  Operational knowledge and administration of MongoDB.
• Cisco Networking:
  Experience architecting, deploying, upgrading, patching, and troubleshooting network solutions using Cisco products.
• Network Optimization:
  Skills in diagnosing complex connectivity issues, resolving critical network outages, and eliminating data bottlenecks.

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers rely on our innovative solutions to tackle challenging problems and achieve mission impact.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.