Systems Administrator 2 - Linux

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, United States

Salary: $130,000–$270,000 annual salary, depending on years of experience

Company

hirify.global provides software engineering and infrastructure solutions supporting customer missions, including U.S. national security work.

What you will do

• Manage and monitor servers, networks, cloud environments, and other IT infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot system issues and maintain high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams on deployment strategies and environment-related issues.
• Automate routine operations with scripting, Ansible, Terraform, and configuration management tools.
• Maintain infrastructure security using firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls, while documenting configurations and procedures.

Requirements

• Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ten years of systems administration experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required; five additional years of systems administration experience may substitute for the degree.
• Strong Linux experience and mid-level systems administration capability.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct-hire position only; candidates from third-party staffing or recruiting firms will not be considered.
• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution, with no matching required and vesting from day one.
• $3,600 HSA contribution.
• Six weeks of paid time off.
• Company-paid medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Above-market hourly rates.