Senior Linux Systems Administrator (TS/SCI with Poly required)

Systems Administration Annapolis Junction, Maryland


Description

A day in the life:

As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you will join an operations support team responsible for dataflow implementation including transitions from legacy to modern systems and monitoring of implemented data flows.  For this position, you should be able to work independently, learn new tasks over time and can expect to: 

  • Run security scans
  • Perform Linux system administration
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshooting issues with Elastic products such as Grafana and Kibana
  • Work with Jira for workflow management (ticketing)
  • Use Confluence for documentation and artifact sharing
  • Provision virtual machine resources
  • Use TPAM for account management
  • Coordinate planned and unplanned outages           

What you bring to the table:

  • Ten (10) years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
    Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • An active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph    

The total package:

 
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package.  Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs.  Please visit our benefits tab for additional information. 
 
Salary Range:   
  • Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation.  Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself. 
  • Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the  projected pay range for this position is:  $140,000 - $200,000.
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:                 
  • Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 12% in 401k contributions, no match required and immediate vesting. 
  • Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family.  Let's not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
  • Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements:  $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships. 
  • Dress in style:  Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
  • Enjoy the culture:  Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party!  These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!
Every day, our elite customers are pushing through "the grind" to defeat the enemy, even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence, to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as we bring digital transformation to the fight!