Linux Systems Administrator Jobs

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.3 months ago
Mechanicsburg, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Client: Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Hybrid (1–2 days onsite per week)

Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required

Locations:

  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Mechanicsburg
  • Ogden, Utah
  • Montgomery, Alabama

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support mission-critical infrastructure and enterprise services for DISA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux administration, systems maintenance, troubleshooting, automation, security compliance, and enterprise operations within a DoD environment. This position requires an active Secret clearance and Security+ certification.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on Linux Systems Administration experience
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
  • Current CompTIA Security+ certification (IAT Level II compliant)
  • Experience administering enterprise Linux environments such as:
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    • Rocky Linux
    • CentOS
    • Oracle Linux
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Linux operating systems and kernel fundamentals
    • User, group, and permission management
    • File systems, storage, and volume management
    • Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls)
    • System monitoring and performance tuning
  • Experience with scripting and automation using:
    • Bash
    • Python
    • Ansible
  • Familiarity with STIG implementation and compliance requirements
  • Experience with patch management, vulnerability remediation, and system hardening
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex system and application issues

Required Skills

System Hardening
Python Scripting
Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
CentOS
Rocky Linux
Vulnerability Remediation
Linux Administration
STIG Implementation
Performance Tuning
Bash Scripting
Ansible
Oracle Linux
File Systems Management
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Security Compliance
System Monitoring