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Linux System Administrator (Hybrid Work Schedule) with Security Clearance

TEKsystems c/o Allegis GroupDahlgren, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 12 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers significant growth potential as a Linux System Administrator, providing you with the opportunity to work on complex systems and collaborate with scientists and engineers. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, system administration, and possess a Top Secret clearance with a Security+ certification. Apply now to join a dynamic team and advance your career in a flexible work environment.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Title: • Linux System Administrator Location:

  • Dahlgren, Virginia Clearance Required:
  • Top Secret Certification Required:
  • Security+ or IAT Level II Top Skills Required:
  • 4+ Years of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Linux-based workstations
  • System Administration
  • Hardware experience with HP and Dell systems
  • Top Secret Clearance and Sec+ or IAT Level II certification Work Schedule:
  • Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) Responsibilities
  • Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations.
  • Will work as part of a team responsible for administration and management of servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems operating in both unclassified and classified network environments.
  • Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
  • Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization. • Work closely with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems. • Support of individual user workstations and associated software will be required. • Linux Admin will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files. Assist users in applying for accounts, and approving user access. • This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
  • Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
 Medical, dental & vision
 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
 Short and long-term disability
 Health Spending Account (HSA)
 Transportation benefits
 Employee Assistance Program
 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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