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Linux Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

SAICPearl City, HI🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 24, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in systems administration with a competitive salary of $120,001-$160,000 and hybrid flexibility while supporting critical national security missions at SAIC. You'll thrive in this role if you possess strong Linux and cloud infrastructure skills, a passion for automation, and a desire to contribute to a high-impact team dedicated to enhancing vital systems. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise and make a significant contribution within a respected organization.

Quick Overview

Salary
$120.0k - $160k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Pearl City, HI, United States
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description

Description SAIC is seeking a Linux Systems / Cloud Administrator to serve on a team supporting our customer, the HQ USINDOPACOM J76, K. Mark Takai Pacific Warfighting Center. The systems and cloud administrator will be a part of a close team that is maintaining, enhancing and upgrading a myriad of applications and services, in an enterprise environment. As part of team, you will participate in implementation and maintenance of Cloud and On-Prem IT Infrastructure to support the customer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Administer all Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) across the enterprise.
  • Monitor health, performance, and availability of Linux infrastructure; remediate issues.
  • Provide HW/OS support to Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and C4I systems during exercises.
  • Patch Linux servers (NDM, PTEN-S) and apply Linux STIGs.
  • Maintain Satellite Servers and local repos.
  • Maintain and develop Ansible playbooks for configuration management and automation.
  • Maintain Kickstart for automated Linux provisioning.
  • Develop and maintain Terraform infrastructure-as-code modules.
  • Administer and Manage Cloud Infrastructure and services (M365, Intune, etc.).
  • Remediate Linux ACAS vulnerabilities and respond to CTOs affecting Linux systems.
  • Maintain SOPs and troubleshooting guides for Linux and cloud environment.
  • Assist other Systems team members with Infrastructure and Server Administration tasks.
  • Perform other Systems Administration tasks as assigned.

Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelors Degree and nine (9)+ years of experience; additional four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in Systems Administration across various technologies.
  • Experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting Linux systems.
  • Experience managing and troubleshooting cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Working knowledge of network protocols: DHCP, DNS, SMTP, etc.
  • Working knowledge of operating systems: Windows 11, Windows Server, Linux, ESXi.
  • Working knowledge of infrastructure hardware and appliances.
  • Working knowledge of security compliance in a DoD environment: STIGs, GPOs, SCAP, FedRAMP.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

  • Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT II compliance certification (Security+ CE or greater), prior to hire.

REQUIRED CLEARANCES

  • Must have an Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Must be a current US Citizen. Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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