CDIT Solutions is seeking a Senior System Administrator / DevOps Engineer with deep Linux and Kubernetes experience to support a high-visibility IC-wide mission environment. The role is part of a software development and engineering effort focused on productizing an operational system for broader deployment. The successful candidate will own day-to-day administration of CentOS/RHEL and Kubernetes-based environments, apply container fundamentals and DevOps practices, and contribute to a team supporting the full daily service window. Key Responsibilities • Administer and maintain Linux systems (CentOS/RHEL) in a production mission environment. • Operate and support Kubernetes-based environments, including tooling and container fundamentals. • Apply DevOps and automation practices to streamline deployment, configuration, and operations. • Partner with cross-functional engineering teams on provisioning, scaling, availability, and resiliency. • Support security compliance activities and participate in troubleshooting across the stack. • Participate in the team's rotating coverage model to maintain 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM availability. Required Qualifications • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP). • CompTIA Security+ certification. • Minimum 10 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator / Engineer. • Hands-on Linux administration experience (CentOS/RHEL). • Demonstrated Kubernetes (K8s) experience, including tooling and container fundamentals. • Proficiency with BASH scripting. Preferred Qualifications • Red Hat certification. • Experience with High Side / Classified networking environments. • Automation and configuration management tooling: Python, Ansible, Salt. • VMware experience. • Agile and DevOps methodologies. • Key management and encryption technologies. • Supporting experience in storage, networking, security compliance, authentication, and physical server administration. • Currently holds or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level (candidates not currently at SYS3 will need to put in for it).
CDIT, headquartered in Slidell, LA, has provided technical services for both commercial and Federal customers for over 20 years. We deliver high-value services with our Agile integrated approach, consisting of Lean-Agile frameworks, process maturity, best practices combined with information security and quality management standards.
This integrated approach is paired with the principles of accountability, collaboration, and delivery established our core CDIT execution model. This model allows us to successfully deliver and perform on small to large-scale programs remotely and on-site.
