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Senior Linux Systems Administrator - Kubernetes

Quevera
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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
Sep 21, 2026

Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Systems Administrator - Kubernetes with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support a high-visibility mission environment in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

In this role, you will support an Intelligence Community-wide mission environment and a software development and engineering project working to productize its system. You will provide senior-level Linux system administration and engineering support within a Kubernetes-based environment, leveraging extensive experience with CentOS/RHEL Linux, Kubernetes tooling, container fundamentals, and Bash.

Work Schedule:

  • Duty hours are Monday through Friday. 
  • Preferred shift is 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 
  • The team provides coverage from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide Linux system administration and engineering support within a high-visibility mission environment. 
  • Support a software development and engineering project working to productize its system. 
  • Support an Intelligence Community-wide mission environment and service. 
  • Administer and support CentOS/RHEL Linux environments. 
  • Support a Kubernetes-based environment utilizing Kubernetes tooling and container fundamentals. 
  • Apply Bash within the Linux and Kubernetes environment.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required. 
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a Linux System Administrator or Linux Systems Engineer. 
  • Linux administration experience with CentOS and/or RHEL. 
  • Kubernetes (K8s) experience, including Kubernetes tooling and container fundamentals. 
  • Bash experience. 
  • Active Security+ certification.

Desired Skills:

  • Red Hat certification. 
  • Experience with High Side/Classified networking. 
  • Experience with Python. 
  • Experience with Ansible. 
  • Experience with Salt. 
  • Experience with VMware. 
  • Experience working in Agile environments. 
  • DevOps experience. 
  • Experience with Key Management and/or Encryption technologies. 
  • Experience with storage. 
  • Experience with networking. 
  • Experience with security compliance. 
  • Experience with authentication. 
  • Experience with physical server administration. 
  • Current or recently held SYS3 PRIVAC level desired; candidates without a current SYS3 will need to apply for SYS3.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

  • 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
  • Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
  • Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1

Job ID

636356

Security Clearance

TS/SCI
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