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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux System Administrator - **Company:** Strategic Inc - **Location:** Washington, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Integrity, Data Systems, Linux, Issue Tracking Systems, Inventory Management Software, Javaserver Pages, Network Configuration and Change Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Backup and Restore, High Performance Computing, Build Management, Information Technology - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b165983788ce572e ## About the Role * Bachelors' degree from an accredited college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus three (3) years of task related experience, * Associates' degree from a college or university with a curriculum or major field of study in computer science, information systems, or related plus six (6) years task related experience, * Applicable training certificate issued in accordance with guidelines provided by the software vendor (i.e. RHCE, RHCSA) from an accredited training institution plus ten (10) years of task related experience * Active CompTIA Security+CE Certification or equivalent IAT Level II Certification * Must have one of the following certifications: o Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) o Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) o Linux Professional Institute (LPL) level 1 (Exam 101) certification. ## Description Strategic Data Systems (SDS) is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator (SA) that specializes in working within classified environments supporting agencies with a solid background in the Linux operating systems to help build and deploy technical platforms in high-performance computing environments for the Department of Defense. Job duties include: * Provide administrative support for the maintenance and documentation of the network * Review and update the Standard Operating Procedures as required * Update network configuration changes and equipment inventory as changes occur * Provide weekly and monthly system status and trouble ticket reports * Manage the networks in coordination with JS/J6 and Joint Service Provider (JSP) * Review changes to JSP's network, assess the impact, and provide recommendations for government approval of any changes necessary to keep the hardware, software and operation aligned to the J6/JSP enterprise-level environment * Test and validate patches and new software in the lab/testbed * Attend Configuration Control Boards and Engineering Review Boards with customer for update and release approvals * Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, USCYBERCOM and Joint Staff guidance * Provide helpdesk support and IT support to include troubleshooting, assistance, and advice * Maintain and track the inventory of all hardware and software using in-house inventory system * Assist with new hardware and software acquisitions, including research and quote generation * Optimize system operation and resource utilization; perform system capacity analysis and planning * Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches, and resolve software related problems * Perform system backups and recovery * Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity To qualify, you will need: * DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI ## 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) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Exploring 5 Key Applications of AI Abundance with Blockchain Assurance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/971-exploring-5-key-applications-of-ai-abundance-with-blockchain-assurance) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [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) - [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) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)