> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2124628-linux-systems-administrator-level-1](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2124628-linux-systems-administrator-level-1). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Systems Administrator Level 1 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $95,900.0 - $178,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Microsoft Windows, Unix, CentOS, Software Documentation, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Customer Data Management, Linux, Networking Hardware, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, System Software, Transport Layer Security, Information Technology, Laptops, Network Server - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us4dada3c7e1625e3492ac90cc1e152a3b/eaa ## About the Role Must have a current TS/SCI with Poly A Bachelor's degree in a Technical discipline from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of systems administration experience. A High School Diploma or GED and five (5) additional years of SA experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. Required Skills: * System Administration experience with CentOS 7, Rocky 9, and RHEL 9 o Upgrading servers, workstations, laptops * Experience with the Customer Secure the Enterprise (STE) tasks * Experience with the Customer data transfer process * Hardware installation experience (servers/workstations) * Linux ## Desired Skills * Task Automation o Ansible experience o PXE boot * Building VMs using Proxmox * Identity Manager (IDM) experience o Integration of IDM with a CentOS LDAP server * Red Hat Certified System Administrator * Experience trouble shooting and configuring Transport Layer Security (TLS) * Windows 10/11 administration * Linux networking experience ## Description Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. Manages IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. Provides support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. Provides Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems. Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers. Provides support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process. Configures and manages UNIX and Windows operating systems and installs/loads operating system software, troubleshoots, maintains integrity and configures network components along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance. * Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of IT systems * Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems * Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems * Provide assistance to users in accessing and using IT systems * Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis and resolution of problems * Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc. * Provide support for the escalation and communication of status to agency management and internal customers * Optimize system operations and resource utilization, and perform system capacity analysis and planning Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. Duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. ## Related Videos - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)