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Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Dexian Signature FederalChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 23 Jul 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
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior
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
•
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, SALT, Puppet desirable
• Experience with cross-domain solutions or Nifi desirable for some positions
Clearance Requirements:
• Must possess a current and active TS/SCI with polygraph
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
•
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, SALT, Puppet desirable
• Experience with cross-domain solutions or Nifi desirable for some positions
Clearance Requirements:
• Must possess a current and active TS/SCI with polygraph
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