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# Linux Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Desktop Service Center, Inc.
- **Location:** Suffolk, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $83,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Data Centers, Linux, Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SC Clearance, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9086643/linux-systems-administrator

## About the Role

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance is required.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant, hands-on experience in Linux system administration.
Technical Certifications:
IAT Level II Compliance: Must hold one of the following: CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP.
Red Hat Certification: Must hold an active RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) or RHCDS (Red Hat Certified Data Center Specialist) certification.

## Description

TECHEAD is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to support the JS J7 Joint Training DevSecOps pipeline. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the core infrastructure and data center operations supporting the Deputy Directorate, Joint Training (DDJT). This position is 100% onsite in Suffolk, VA, and requires a dedicated professional capable of maintaining high-availability environments and supporting mission-critical training infrastructure., System Administration: Maintain, monitor, and optimize core Linux infrastructure within the DevSecOps pipeline.
Infrastructure Support: Manage and support data center operations for the DDJT.
Technical Operations: Ensure system security, stability, and performance across the environment.
DevSecOps Pipeline: Actively participate in the maintenance and improvement of the training pipeline infrastructure.


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