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Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

UICGS and Bowhead Family of CompaniesDahlgren, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 4 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your expertise as a Linux Systems Administrator in a hybrid role offering a competitive salary of $100,000-$115,000, where you'll contribute to critical RDT&E environments and enjoy opportunities for professional growth. This position is ideal for skilled individuals with security clearance who thrive in collaborative teams and enjoy complex problem-solving within a reputable organization. Apply today to explore this exciting career advancement!

Quick Overview

Salary
$100k - $115k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Dahlgren, VA, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Overview LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE) Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Administrator is responsible for system administration and customer support of servers and workstations in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&&E) environment. 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. Qualifications
  • A minimum of four to six (4-6) years demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based workstations.
  • Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.
  • Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.
  • Must meet DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Work Force (CWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.
  • Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities. Targeted salary range is $100,000 to $105,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level.

US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer. #LI-JR1

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