Senior Systems Administrator & CI/CD Lead

Position Title: Senior Systems Administrator & CI/CD Lead

Location: Aberdeen, MD; Onsite/Hybrid

Reports To: Program Manager / Designee

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance with eligibility to upgrade to TS (SCI Eligible) (U.S. Citizenship is required)

At Lufco, we are driven by a singular mission: to protect our nation by empowering national security initiatives with ground-breaking solutions. We partner with high-impact programs to deliver advanced engineering, cybersecurity, signal intelligence (SIGINT), and data science capabilities directly to the edge. When you join Lufco, you aren't just taking a job; you are stepping into a supportive, collaborative crew of top-tier engineers and leaders who are passionate about defending the future.

The Senior Systems Administrator & CI/CD Lead (SA4) acts as the infrastructure backbone across Enterprise & Edge Cyber, Hydra Open API, and LINCHPIN data pipelines. This expert stands up CI/CD automation pipelines, provisions secure test sandboxes, manages enclave patching routines, and integrates automated data streams into core delivery infrastructure.

• Infrastructure & CI/CD Pipeline Management: Build, maintain, and secure the CI/CD development infrastructure for Hydra Open API releases and LINCHPIN AI/ML models. Integrate data pipelines into cloud and edge deployment environments (CDRL D11).
• Build, maintain, and secure the CI/CD development infrastructure for Hydra Open API releases and LINCHPIN AI/ML models.
• Integrate data pipelines into cloud and edge deployment environments (CDRL D11).
• Enclave Patching & Configuration Control: Perform monthly enclave patching, system maintenance, and configuration logging (CDRL D9). Support CUI laboratory operations, receiving Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), deploying vendor software, and maintaining network connectivity.
• Perform monthly enclave patching, system maintenance, and configuration logging (CDRL D9).
• Support CUI laboratory operations, receiving Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), deploying vendor software, and maintaining network connectivity.
• Zero-Trust Infrastructure Support: Provision and sustain sandboxes for System Acceptance Testing (D7) and vulnerability scanning.
• Provision and sustain sandboxes for System Acceptance Testing (D7) and vulnerability scanning.

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Network Engineering. 4+ years of relevant systems administration experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of relevant systems administration experience in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II/III (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, Linux+, or CASP+).

• 6+ years managing Linux/Windows enterprise infrastructure, DevSecOps/CI/CD pipelines, and network enclaves in DoD environments.
• Experience supporting CUI-compliant lab facilities near APG or managing Atlassian toolsets (Jira/Confluence) for software release management is preferred.

• Technical: Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu), Windows Server, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Ansible/Terraform, STIG compliance, Bash/Python scripting.
• Soft Skills: High reliability, systematic problem-solving, collaborative teamwork.

• Ability to travel as required.
• Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.

• Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• For the full list of Lufco Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers