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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Administrator, Staff (Job 1352) - **Company:** DLH, LLC - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $97,000.0 - $102,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Booting (BIOS), Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Cron, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, Windows Servers, Network File Systems, OpenShift, Oracle (Applications), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Samba (Software), Server Administration, Security Information and Event Management, Oracle Linux, Virtualization Technology, Backup and Restore, Scripting, Virtual Environment, Software Troubleshooting, HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, ZFS File System, CIS Benchmarks, Puppet, Comptia Linux+, Veeam, Terraform, Network Server, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9a33cb0960cfd8ff ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows support?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We are seeking a System Administrator with strong hands-on experience managing enterprise Linux environments, along with working knowledge of Windows systems. The ideal candidate will be maintaining and securing Linux & Windows-based infrastructure., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience, with 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration in a production environment. * Deep understanding of Linux internals, system boot process, user/group management, cron jobs, and service management (systemd). * Experience with Linux-based Storage Servers * Proficiency in automation-based scripting. * Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, oVirt) and storage configuration. * Familiarity with Windows Server administration (Active Directory, DNS, patching). * Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills. * On-site or hybrid, depending on organizational needs. * Occasional after-hours maintenance and on-call support rotation. * Physical ability to manage hardware installation and server maintenance. * Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance * Preferred: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. * Preferred: Exposure to security frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, STIGs, or NIST 800-53. * Preferred: Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift). * Preferred: Certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, CompTIA Linux+, Security+, AWS SysOps, or Microsoft MCSA. ## Description * Provide administration and support of both Windows and Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, Oracle Linux, Rocky, etc.), including scripting, service management, and system updates. * Install, configure, patch, and maintain Windows & Linux servers (primarily Oracle, Rocky, CentOS, or Ubuntu) in physical and virtual environments. * Ensure system integrity, security, and performance through proactive monitoring, hardening, and tuning. * Manage and maintain services such as SSH, ZFS, NFS, Samba, DNS, and SMTP on Linux platforms. * Administer and automate tasks using Bash, Python, or Ansible. * Implement configuration management and infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet. * Perform log management and analysis using journald, rsyslog, Logrotate, or integrated SIEM tools. * Support virtualization environments (e.g., VMware, oVirt) and containerized services (e.g., Docker, Podman). * Integrate and support Linux systems in hybrid cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure). * Provide basic support for Windows servers, Active Directory, and domain services as needed. * Participate in disaster recovery planning and backup strategies using tools like StarFish, rsnapshot, Veeam, or enterprise backup systems. * Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, and knowledge base entries., The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. 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