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# Staff Linux System Administrator

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Waterton, CO, United States
- **Salary:** $104,500.0 - $184,115.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** User Authentication, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Unix, Configuration Management, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Linux System Administration, McAfee VirusScan, System Center Configuration Manager, NetApp Applications, Network Protocols, Node.Js, OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Security Content Automation Protocol, Shell Script, Software Deployment, Storage Virtualization, TCP/IP, VCloud, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Ceph (Software), Data Logging, BladeLogic, VRealize, Containerization, Kubernetes, Vcenter, Performance Monitor, Nessus, Splunk, Wsus, Docker, Elk Stack, Vmware
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3fad8551-3411-4463-99cc-29999f875b4e

## About the Role

Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly
U.S. Citizenship required for access to the work facility
Ability to obtain a Security+ certification or better within the first 60 days of employment
Experience with Operating Systems life cycle management and configuration management (i.e., Installation/Upgrades, System Imaging, Account Management, Print Services, integration with Domain Services, Hardware Modernization, Performance Monitoring, etc.)
Experience using and administrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (i.e., system hardening, log management, configuration management (i.e., Nessus, McAfee, WSUS, SCCM, Ivanti, Shavlik, Blade Logic, Splunk, ACAS, SCAP, HBSS, etc.))
Ability to lift 30 Lbs

Desired skills

Cloud-based logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus)
Experience with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP) and storage solutions (e.g., SAN, NAS, Ceph)
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Requirements
IT Related Certifications (i.e., RHCSA, RHCE VMWare, Network+, etc.)
Current Security+ Certification or CISSP
Knowledge of restoration/storage services (i.e., NetApp/EMC hardware, software, tape management, disaster recovery practices)
Knowledge of Scripting and Automation (i.e., Ansible, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, Shell Scripting, etc.)
Knowledge of Linux authentication with Active Directory
Experience with OpenShift Cluster Management (including installation, upgrades, and node management)
Experience with Containerization and Orchestration (including: Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, and services)
Knowledge of Virtualization (VMware, Horizon, vSphere, vCenter, vCloud, vRealize, NSX, vSAN or VXRail)

## Description

This position provides Linux System Administration services including installation, integration and configuration of Linux and Unix servers, as well as the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Instructions (SOI's) in support of the Stingernet portfolio. This includes upgrades, operations and maintenance, hardware and software installations, backups, and service requests in the support of program IT environments at the Waterton, CO campus., Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.


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