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