Job Title: Systems Administrator
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt
Location: VA
Location Type: Onsite
Company Summary
Rampant Technologies is an independently owned defense contractor delivering specialized support to the most sensitive national security missions across the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Guided by our philosophy of Securing, Enabling, and Executing our customers' critical missions, we bring together elite, cleared teams to solve the hardest technical challenges in intelligence analysis, signals processing, full-spectrum cyber operations, AI/ML and analytics, software engineering, and enterprise IT. We hire mission and technical specialists, prioritizing people over processes and quality over quantity, so that every engagement advances the mission and shapes the future of national security.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Systems Administrator to support and advance our IT infrastructure, with a primary focus on hybrid cloud and on-prem environments running RHEL-based Linux systems and Kubernetes-based containerization. This role supports a dynamic R&D lab environment that integrates closely with the broader enterprise. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for maintaining, upgrading, and evolving both Linux and Kubernetes platforms, along with related infrastructure. You will also act as a technical advisor and liaison to lab leadership and project teams, helping bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic goals. Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—are essential for effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Employment for this position is contingent upon contract award to Rampant Technologies. Final selection, start date, and offer of employment are subject to contract terms and client approval.
Required Skills
Assist and support day-to-day operations and maintenance of hardware and software across a hybrid on-prem and cloud environment
Strong expertise in installing, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems
Possess foundational knowledge of Kubernetes and maintaining containerized environments
Advanced troubleshooting skills across Linux, networking, and storage technologies
Troubleshoots and manages data flows across systems
Strong understanding of cybersecurity practices to include patch management, security scanning, and STIG compliance
Proficient with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible or Puppet
Experience using version control systems, particularly Git and GitLab
Proficient in scripting with Bash and/or Python for automation
Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and business needs to audiences at all levels of a contract or project team
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and actionable documentation, including recommendations, technical assessments, and integration plans
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
Demonstrates professionalism, patience, and diplomacy in interactions with colleagues, customers, and partners
Self-starter who shows initiative without waiting to be directed
Strong desire to learn and grow both technically and professionally
Desired Skills
Experience in managing Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tooling, and/or experience supporting infrastructure that hosts AI/ML workloads
Experience with VMware administration
Experience configuring, presenting, and maintaining enterprise-class storage solutions (i.e. HPE, Dell, IBM)
General understanding of IP networking, including switching, subnets, and VLANs
Basic knowledge of hardware infrastructure, including servers, blade chassis, fiber channel, and SANs
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a technical discipline is desired, with at least two (2) years of relevant experience
Five (5)…