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# Unix/Linux Administrator

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $113,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, Oracle Linux, Virtualization Technology, Git, Information Technology, Patch Management, Vmware
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9078860/unixlinux-administrator

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience administering enterprise Unix/Linux environments.
 * Strong expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux, virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), Git, and shell scripting (Bash, Python).
 * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 * Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; must meet DoD IAT Level II certification requirements (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent).

## Description

* Install, configure, administer, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux environments.
 * Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, patch management, and backup administration.
 * Support third-party application installation, automation initiatives, and project-based infrastructure deployments.


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