Systems Administrator - Linux

Location: Sterling, VA, United States

Salary: $77,000–$163,000 per year, based on qualifications, relevant experience, and expertise.

Company

hirify.global provides cyber, data operations, systems integration, intelligence mission support, and software modernization services for intelligence, defense, civil, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Maintain scalable, reliable, and secure AWS cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and ArgoCD for applications running in Kubernetes environments.
• Deploy, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Kubernetes-based cloud environments.
• Manage AWS services including Lambda and CloudFormation, as well as Linux file systems, volumes, storage, and user accounts.
• Monitor system performance and health, analyze logs, troubleshoot issues, and resolve availability or performance bottlenecks.
• Apply patches, updates, and security-hardening configurations to maintain operational readiness and compliance.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph required.
• Technical bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and Linux systems.
• Ability to collaborate with development and security teams in a secure, mission-oriented environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, collaborative, and security-focused working environment.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan, paid time off, and holidays.
• Additional insurance coverage.