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# Linux System Administrator

- **Company:** SMX, LLC
- **Location:** Patuxent River, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Backup Devices, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Linux, Network Connections, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Solaris (Operating System), Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e32725ff-511d-4f19-a956-56c7852426b6

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong Linux expertise, practical scripting skills, and experience with automation through Ansible, combined with foundational troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities., * Clearance Required: Secret

 + Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret
 * 3+ years of related experience
 * Ability to work onsite at NAS Patuxent River (CWS eligible)
 * Proficiency with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/Solaris/CentOS) required
 * Proficiency with Linux shell scripting required
 * Experience with Ansible required
 * Foundational troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
 * Ability to follow established processes for compliance, configuration, and documentation

Desired Skills & Experience

 * Familiarity with compliance practices including DoD STIGs, patching, and scanning
 * Experience in lab or RDT&E support environments
 * Exposure to networking and virtualization technologies
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills

## Description

SMX is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support an embedded lab environment at NAS Patuxent River., This role provides direct hands-on support for hardware, operating systems, and applications within an embedded environment. The Linux System Administrator will ensure deployed lab systems are fully compliant with DoD security and configuration standards by performing patching, scanning, backup, and STIG application., * Provide hardware support for deployed lab systems

 * Install, configure, and support operating systems and application software
 * Perform compliance assurance tasks including STIG application, patching, backups, and vulnerability scanning across all lab devices
 * Develop and maintain Linux scripts to support system administration tasks
 * Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation of administrative and compliance activities
 * Troubleshoot technical issues across hardware, OS, applications, and network connectivity
 * Work collaboratively with other administrators and engineers to ensure lab systems remain secure and operational


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