Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Dexian Signature FederalChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your Linux and cloud expertise to design and automate critical infrastructure within a secure environment, fostering significant career growth. If you're a proactive, experienced systems administrator with a knack for scripting and virtualization, you'll thrive in this collaborative team setting. Apply today to contribute to impactful projects and develop your skills further.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Employee

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Chantilly, VA, United States

Posted

6 days ago

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Job Description

Principal Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Chantilly, VA.
As a Principal Systems Administrator you will perform and lead system administration functions in a Linuxbased private Cloud environment. Must be a self-starter with a strong background in Unix/Linux, scripting/automation, virtualization/Cloud infrastructure, storage and networking. Experience with DevOps tools is a plus.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited:

Utilize your knowledge of Linux, scripting, and Cloud architecture to provide solutions to automate services and processes for a private cloud environment
Work with a team to design and create a scalable, resilient, and automated private cloud infrastructure
Analyze stakeholder requirements and design constraints to evaluate optimal solutions in compliance with DoD guidelines
Build, configure and maintain virtual servers utilizing Linux and scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of additional experience of relevant experience in lieu of • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, administration of Linux
Demonstrated experience creating and managing virtual environments (VMWare ESX, VCenter Administration)
Experience configuring and maintaining storage and file systems (NFS, EXT3/4, XFS)
Proficiency in working with applicable network devices to include routers and switches, gateways and hubs
Minimum 7 years of experience with computer networking protocols including, but not limited to TCP, IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS
Demonstrated experience working with a team to introduce and integrate new technologies into existing production environments
5 years of experience with integrated processing environments such as a Storage Area Network
Experience in developing and delivering briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation to senior program management

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