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# Linux Engineer/Admin

- **Company:** AQUA IT
- **Location:** Saint Louis, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Collaborative Software, System Configuration, Linux, Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Virtual Machines, Scripting
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e1b9833700555e8b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System architecture?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Overview: We are looking for an experienced System Engineer with Linux system administration experience to work on an on-premise system with a mission operations team. The team is involved in operation and sustainment of a mission-critical geospatial solution supporting DoD end users. A successful candidate will have experience with installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of an on-premise system., * Requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; OR additional years of experience in lieu of degree

 * Must currently possess an active TS/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain & maintain a Polygraph post hire
 * Must meet DOD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent or higher)
 * Must have Linux administration experience provisioning end users
 * Experience managing and configuring RHEL environments
 * Proficient reviewing STIG/IAVA scans and remediating vulnerabilities
 * Experience performing Virtual Machine backups/snapshots
 * Experience working with Security to support ISCP exercises
 * Experience scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation
 * Knowledge of Systems, Architectural, SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices, * Understanding of NGA Networking
 * Red Hat Certification(s)
 * Linux Certification(s)
 * Agile Certification(s)
 * Team Collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence)

## Description

* Primary responsibilities will involve taking a leadership role in system changes and improvements;
 * Working directly with government and contractor POCs to troubleshoot issues;
 * Proactively recommend configuration changes to help improve system performance;
 * Regularly work with government and contractor POCs to keep systems security compliant;
 * Author and update operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and SOPs.


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