Cleared Linux System Administrator with Security Clearance

A Global Government Contracting Company is seeking a Cleared Linux System Administrator to join their team in Sunnyvale, CA! **This role is 100% onsite and Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain TS. Must also have current Sec+ Cert. Looking for E2 and E3 levels (E2 - advanced degree and 12+ years experience or bachelors with 14+ years experience or equivalent. E3 - advanced degree and 7+ years experience or bachelors with 9+ years experience or equivalent)

Responsibilities: • Administer, maintain, and optimize Linux systems in physical, virtual, and containerized environments • Automate system provisioning and configuration using Ansible • Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) • Ensure system hardening and compliance via STIG and SCAP tools • Manage and support NFS protocols and enterprise storage systems (e.g., NetApp) • Support virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) and container orchestration (OpenShift/OpenStack) • Collaborate on network troubleshooting and perform basic network configurations • Apply security best practices, including SELinux policies and firewalld configuration • Monitor system performance, respond to incidents, and proactively resolve issues • Create and maintain clear documentation for system configurations and procedures Required Qualifications: • 3+ years of Linux system administration experience • Strong experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes-based container environments • Familiarity with OpenShift or similar enterprise container platforms • Experience with STIG/SCAP compliance tools and methodologies • Solid understanding of NFS and NetApp storage management • Working knowledge of virtualization (VMware, KVM) • Basic networking experience (DNS, routing, VLANs, firewalls) • Proficiency in scripting (Bash preferred) • Understanding of SELinux and firewalld for system security • Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, CEH) • Secret/Top Secret Clearance Preferred Qualifications: • RHCSA or RHCE certification • Kubernetes or OpenShift certification (CKA, Red Hat OpenShift Admin, etc.) • NetApp Certified Data Administrator (NCDA) • Exposure to CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code practices • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)