System Administrator, Level 2
Independent SoftwareMaryland, United States
Posted February 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.
Job Description
At Independent Software, we build and support secure, mission-critical Linux infrastructure across cloud, containerized, and virtualized enterprise environments. As a Level 2 System Administrator, you will work hands-on in primarily Linux-based systems, supporting secure platforms that require strong compliance, networking, and cryptographic expertise.
Requirements
- Strong enterprise Linux system administration experience (RHEL/CentOS/other enterprise distributions)
- Experience supporting Linux systems in containerized and cloud environments
- Solid experience with storage management and virtualization platforms
- Hands-on experience with IP networking and firewall configuration/troubleshooting
- Strong understanding of PKI, TLS, cryptographic principles, and Linux crypto policies
- Experience supporting SSP compliance documentation and STE/STN security requirements on Linux systems
- Proven ability to troubleshoot across infrastructure layers (OS, network, storage, application)
- Experience supporting enterprise applications in secure Linux environments
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits
- Work-life balance