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Senior Linux System Administrator

United States, Annapolis Junction 190000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

Requirements

  • Quantifiable Linux SA work experience
  • Ansible scripting
  • Some Windows SA work
  • ProxMox
  • Centrify
  • Harvester
  • Rancher
  • Kubernetes / Docker
  • Other HCI (Hyperconverged Infrastructure) solution (Azure Stack HCI, Cisco HyperFlex Systems, DataCore SANsymphony, Dell VxRail Hyperconverged Infrastructure, HPE SimpliVity, Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), NetApp HCI, Scale Computing Platform (SC Platform))
  • Fifteen (15) years' experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree)
  • TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship

What we offer

  • Highly competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits package
  • 401K Retirement plan
  • People Partners for personal and professional navigation
  • Wellness resources
  • Company-sponsored continuing education program
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 11 paid holidays a year
  • Flexible work options
  • Philanthropy program participation
  • Corporate facilities with weekly happy hour, café, collaborative office space
  • SkillBridge Program for servicemembers

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