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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Linux Systems Administrator - **Company:** Staffed4U LLC - **Location:** College Park, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Voluntary work - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Backup Devices, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Software Documentation, Collaborative Software, Linux, Linux System Administration, Linux Distribution, Nagios, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Prometheus, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, System Availability, Grafana, Git, Nessus, Operational Systems, Splunk - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8943686/senior-linux-systems-administrator ## About the Role The ideal candidate will bring deep Linux administration experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to maintain reliable, secure, and high-performing systems in a classified environment. This position requires someone who can operate independently, communicate clearly, and contribute to a team focused on mission success., * Active TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph. * 15+ years of relevant systems administration experience. * Strong hands-on experience administering Linux systems. * Experience supporting systems in classified, DoD, Intelligence Community, or mission-critical environments. * Strong troubleshooting skills across operating systems, hardware, storage, networking, and applications. * Experience with system patching, security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance support. * Experience maintaining system documentation, SOPs, and configuration records. * Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Strong communication skills and ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desired Skills * Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar Linux distributions. * Experience with virtualization, storage, and enterprise infrastructure. * Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools such as Splunk, Nagios, Grafana, Prometheus, or similar. * Experience with STIGs, RMF, ACAS/Nessus, or other security compliance tools. * Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence, or other collaboration tools. * Experience mentoring junior team members or leading technical efforts., The ideal candidate is a senior-level Linux systems administrator who enjoys solving difficult infrastructure problems, supporting mission-critical systems, and working in a secure environment where reliability, documentation, and operational excellence matter. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support a secure, mission-focused environment in College Park, MD. This role is ideal for an experienced systems administrator who is comfortable owning Linux infrastructure, troubleshooting complex issues, supporting operational systems, and working directly with technical teams and mission users., * Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems in a secure operational environment. * Support day-to-day system operations, including patching, monitoring, performance tuning, account management, backups, and system health checks. * Install, configure, and maintain servers, workstations, storage, and related infrastructure. * Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, network, and system performance issues. * Monitor system availability, reliability, and security posture. * Support system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities. * Develop and maintain scripts or automation to improve operational efficiency. * Maintain system documentation, SOPs, configuration records, and troubleshooting guides. * Support system upgrades, migrations, deployments, and lifecycle refresh activities. * Collaborate with engineers, developers, cyber teams, and mission users to resolve technical issues. * Participate in incident response, root-cause analysis, and long-term corrective action planning. * Ensure systems remain compliant with customer, security, and operational requirements. * Provide mentorship or guidance to junior administrators when needed. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)