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# Linux Systems Administrator

- **Company:** ALKU
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9004383/linux-systems-administrator

## About the Role

Sec + certification (IAT II)
Enterprise management tools
Unix, Linux, or Windows operating systems, RedHat, RHEL
Linux-based software languages (C, C++, Python, Java, Pearl, etc.)
Tier 2 Linux system administration experience
knowledge of the Linux filesystem
command line usage and syntax
Experience supporting configuration management, change management, and service transition.

## Description

ALKU's Client is prime on a mission-critical effort that provides Tier 2 software sustainment and maintenance for across a multitude of operating systems and applications that span over five main domains. This program is seeking candidates at all levels who are willing to learn, grow, lead and teach while working collaboratively with their team to support the Nation's security. They will troubleshoot unique issues as a Tier 2 team.

Day to Day

Provide Tier 2 Linux system maintenance team for a specific mission-critical systems domain
Troubleshooting network software issues
Backup, restore, and recovery procedures of Linux Operating systems
Perform permissions and user/ problem management
Support configuration management and change management activities
Support service transitions including migrations to cloud infrastructure
Create, update, and enhance maintenance and operations documentation


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