Systems Administrator (OD)

Systems Administration Annapolis Junction, Maryland


Description

Clarity Innovations connects human creativity with emerging technology to design, develop, and deploy software that enhances mission success. Our focus is redefining the Government’s relationship with technology by encouraging the use of DevSecOps and Agile methodologies, small-teams constructs, modern tech stacks, and automation. Our software improves the lives and work of our end users and enhances innovation. We fulfill our responsibility to our country by delivering mission-changing results that help shape a better and safer world.   

Description:
Part-time (.5 FTE)
We’re looking for a system administrator with experience maintaining the security posture of Linux computing environments.  Candidate would administer a computing environment for a team of 30 analysts and developers performing data science activities and developing forward-looking models to enhance strategic decisions about IT performance and capacity. 
Must Have:
 
3+ years of experience with system administration for U.S. Government customers
Experience with maintaining and administering virtual machines, both Windows and Linux (multiple distributions)
Experience administering servers in AWS environments
Experience with maintaining system compliance and accreditation
Experience with troubleshooting technical issues in custom software
Experience coordinating larger-scale systems administration efforts across multiple technical teams and/or organizations
HS diploma or GED
Ability to obtain IAT Level II certification within 180 days of start date
 
Nice If You Have:

Experience with system state management tools, such as Ansible for Linux and Desired State Configuration (DSC) for Windows
Experience with source control tools, such as Git
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python
Experience with system scripting languages, such as Bash and PowerShell
Experience with writing technical documentation
Experience with maintaining Elasticsearch or Elastic-stack products
Experience identifying and resolving security advisories and applying vendor patches
Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting three environments, including developing, testing, and producing in a fast-paced, highly technical environment
IAT Level II certification preferred
 

Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Clarity Innovations provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.