Zachary Piper Solutions
Linux System Administrator (CI Polygraph)
Zachary Piper Solutions, Kent, Washington, us, 98089
Overview
Linux System Administrator (CI Polygraph)
role at
Zachary Piper Solutions . Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Linux System Administrator
to support a classified Intelligence program in
Kent, WA
and
Annapolis Junction, MD . The team is seeking a system administrator to provide support to a RHEL High Performance Computing Cluster to optimize an enterprise network for the Maryland Intelligence Customer. Clearance:
Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph, Full Scope Poly (MD Customer) preferred. Locations:
Kent, WA; Annapolis Junction, MD. Application window:
This job opens for applications on 9/15/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Responsibilities
Design and implement secure systems using best practices in software and systems engineering. Provide comprehensive IT support in secure lab environments, covering desktops to servers. Manage system access, apply patches, and plan hardware/software releases for HPC clusters. Support classified networks and ensure adherence to security compliance standards. Administer and maintain Linux systems, including virtualized environments. Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues; automate tasks using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell). Integrate and maintain applications and infrastructure in alignment with RMF/JSIG standards. Qualifications
Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph required; Full Scope Polygraph (MD) preferred to be considered. Bachelors degree in a related discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong background in Linux and Windows OS installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with IT hardware, networking equipment, and HPC systems. Experience with tools such as Cadence, Atlassian, DOORS, GitHub. Experience with embedded Linux and VxWorks. Experience managing and integrating virtual machines. Compensation
Total compensation based on experience level $130,000 - $200,000+ (based on total years of experience). Full benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP. Certification reimbursement. Contract mobility and job stability 3+ year program. Keywords: Linux, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Bash, Shell scripting, Python, Perl scripting, System administration, Virtualization, VMware, KVM, VirtualBox, Configuration management, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab CI, VXworks, embedded, embedded systems, full scope polygraph, ts/sci, security clearance, cloud, powershell, scripting, patching, government, Federal, security+, Linux+, Monitoring tools, Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Storage management, LVM, NFS, RAID, SAN, Cloud platforms, AWS, Azure, GCP, Containers, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Security hardening, SELinux, firewalld, auditd, Patch management, Log management, Syslog, journald, ELK stack, RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+, LPIC-1, LPIC-2, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Automation, Scripting, System performance tuning, Documentation, Reporting, Collaboration, DevOps, Incident response, Root cause analysis, Change management, Agile, Scrum #J-18808-Ljbffr
Linux System Administrator (CI Polygraph)
role at
Zachary Piper Solutions . Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Linux System Administrator
to support a classified Intelligence program in
Kent, WA
and
Annapolis Junction, MD . The team is seeking a system administrator to provide support to a RHEL High Performance Computing Cluster to optimize an enterprise network for the Maryland Intelligence Customer. Clearance:
Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph, Full Scope Poly (MD Customer) preferred. Locations:
Kent, WA; Annapolis Junction, MD. Application window:
This job opens for applications on 9/15/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Responsibilities
Design and implement secure systems using best practices in software and systems engineering. Provide comprehensive IT support in secure lab environments, covering desktops to servers. Manage system access, apply patches, and plan hardware/software releases for HPC clusters. Support classified networks and ensure adherence to security compliance standards. Administer and maintain Linux systems, including virtualized environments. Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues; automate tasks using scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell). Integrate and maintain applications and infrastructure in alignment with RMF/JSIG standards. Qualifications
Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph required; Full Scope Polygraph (MD) preferred to be considered. Bachelors degree in a related discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience. Strong background in Linux and Windows OS installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Hands-on experience with IT hardware, networking equipment, and HPC systems. Experience with tools such as Cadence, Atlassian, DOORS, GitHub. Experience with embedded Linux and VxWorks. Experience managing and integrating virtual machines. Compensation
Total compensation based on experience level $130,000 - $200,000+ (based on total years of experience). Full benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP. Certification reimbursement. Contract mobility and job stability 3+ year program. Keywords: Linux, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Bash, Shell scripting, Python, Perl scripting, System administration, Virtualization, VMware, KVM, VirtualBox, Configuration management, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab CI, VXworks, embedded, embedded systems, full scope polygraph, ts/sci, security clearance, cloud, powershell, scripting, patching, government, Federal, security+, Linux+, Monitoring tools, Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Storage management, LVM, NFS, RAID, SAN, Cloud platforms, AWS, Azure, GCP, Containers, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Security hardening, SELinux, firewalld, auditd, Patch management, Log management, Syslog, journald, ELK stack, RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+, LPIC-1, LPIC-2, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Automation, Scripting, System performance tuning, Documentation, Reporting, Collaboration, DevOps, Incident response, Root cause analysis, Change management, Agile, Scrum #J-18808-Ljbffr