Linux System Administrator (Intermediate-Level)
Clarksburg, WV, United States On-site
$70,000–$90,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Link Solutions is seeking an Intermediate Linux System Administrator (Intermediate-Level) to join our team at Clarksburg, WV. This role is responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and securing Linux-based systems and infrastructure in accordance with established Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring reliable support for Army Information Technology Portfolio (AITP) systems and mission-critical operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional to support enterprise-class Linux environments within a secure Department of Defense setting. Working alongside experienced engineers, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals, the Linux System Administrator will help maintain system availability, resolve technical issues, implement security requirements, and support infrastructure modernization initiatives. This dynamic role is ideal for a self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to evolving mission requirements, and independently driving tasks to completion while supporting critical operational needs.
What you'll bring
- U.S. Citizen with an active DoW Secret Clearance.
- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, or equivalent).
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant IT experience with direct hands-on administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and/or derivative distributions (Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, CentOS).
- Demonstrated experience writing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Bash scripts for systems administration and automation.
- Experience installing, configuring, patching, and maintaining Linux operating systems and enterprise services.
- Experience troubleshooting Linux operating systems, applications, and system performance issues in enterprise environments.
- Familiarity with Linux user account management, permissions, file systems, process management, and system logging.
- Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, self-start tasks, and adapt to rapidly changing mission requirements.
- Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, procedures, and system diagrams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Army, or other federal government environments.
- Familiarity with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIG implementation, and vulnerability remediation using ACAS, SCAP, or similar tools.