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)