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# Senior Linux System Administrator

- **Company:** SILVER EDGE
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, Linux, WildFly (JBoss AS), Linux Servers, Ansible, Vmware
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9052624/senior-linux-system-administrator

## About the Role

* A Bachelor's degree in a related field
 * Minimum of 10 years experience as a Linux System Administrator / Engineering
 * Extensive experience installing, configuring, maintaining JBoss
 * VMWare VM creation, configuration, and operation
 * Experience with RH Ansible

## Description

The Linux System Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of Linux servers, ensuring system stability, security, and efficiency. This role involves troubleshooting issues, automating tasks, and supporting development or operations teams.


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