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# Linux System Administrator

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $77,600.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CentOS, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Virtual Machines, YAML, Saltstack, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Iptables
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/196c5a8a-ad3c-49ad-bf99-e9347835e351

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience with systems administration
 * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS
 * Experience with managing virtual machines and VMware ESXi
 * Knowledge of Linux iptables, networking configuration, and DNS
 * TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
 * HS diploma or GED
 * Ability to obtain DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant Certification within 60 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with AWS DevOps, Cloud Formation
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) , such as SaltStack or Ansible
 * Experience with Python, YAML, or JSON
 * DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant Certification

## Description

Install systems on dedicated infrastructure, ensure the infrastructure is functional and available, and update and patch critical systems. Provide customers with insight into their network through monitoring and performance management. Identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network. Accomplish work without considerable direction.


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