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# System Administrator (Application Engineer)

- **Company:** Prodigy One, LLC
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $154,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Linux, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Ansible, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Scripting, Kubernetes, Splunk, Docker
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb40d3a68b19d5bb51e3f9d01afcdd87e/eaa

## About the Role

* 6 years experience in software development/engineering
 * Proficient with Linux. Minimum of 3 years Linux server administration experience (within the last 3 years).
 * Proficient with AWS. Minimum of 1 year of AWS experience (within the last year).
 * Proficient with Ansible. Minimum of 1 year of Ansible experience (within the last year)
 * Experience with patching and upgrading Linux servers and AWS instances.
 * Security+ certification

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Should have working knowledge, able to use and or support, with some (preferably most) of the following resources and tools.

 * Linux servers
 * AWS
 * Ansible
 * Docker, Kubernetes
 * Elasticsearch, Splunk
 * Scripting (bash, Python)

Education Requirements:

 * Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field (w/o degree additional 2 yrs experience required; with Masters Degree 2 yrs less experience required)

## Description

Compensation and labor categories are defined in accordance with program requirements and government guidelines. Salary within the posted range is determined based on an individual's experience, education, certifications, and overall qualifications, and may be further adjusted based on benefit selections., We are looking for an application engineer to perform Linux server system administration functions to support our customer. This includes: Stand up, configure, and maintain Linux servers; Monitoring and patching/upgrades to Linux servers and AWS instances; Assist and incorporate security compliance controls as applicable; Support documentation of non-applicable controls; Assist with installation of new or replacement hardware or software; Configure and integrate hardware or software with existing networked infrastructure; Assist with decommission and/or removal of obsolete, excess, or replaced hardware; and Document inventory changes., + $92,300-166,850 per year
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