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Unix/Linux Administrator with Security Clearance

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLCWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 5 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Unix/Linux Administrator supporting critical federal programs with a competitive salary and hybrid flexibility. You'll thrive in this role if you possess strong RHEL and Oracle Linux expertise, enjoy system optimization, and are eager to contribute to cybersecurity and enterprise infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your skills and grow within a reputable organization.

Quick Overview

Salary
$105k - $113k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
401kOracleShellBashGitPythonVMware

Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Unix/Linux Administrator to support a federal government program focused on enterprise infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, and mission-critical application support. This position is hybrid in Washington, DC area. Responsibilities for the Unix/Linux Administrator include:

  • Install, configure, administer, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux environments.
  • Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, patch management, and backup administration.
  • Support third-party application installation, automation initiatives, and project-based infrastructure deployments. Required Qualifications for the Unix/Linux Administrator include:
  • 5+ years of experience administering enterprise Unix/Linux environments.
  • Strong expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux, virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), Git, and shell scripting (Bash, Python).
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; must meet DoD IAT Level II certification requirements (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent).

Compensation for the Unix/Linux Administrator include: Salary Range: $105,000 - $113,000 depending on experience Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law #LI-JM1 #LI-Hybrid Keywords: Lead Unix Administrator, Linux Administrator, Senior Linux Administrator, Unix Systems Administrator, RHEL Administrator, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, Linux Engineer, Systems Administrator, Bash Scripting, Python Scripting, VMware, Hyper-V, Git, Infrastructure Engineer, Linux Operations, Enterprise Linux, Public Trust Clearance, Secret Clearance, DoD IAT Level II, Security+, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP, RHCE, Linux+, Hybrid Jobs Washington DC

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