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# Linux Administrator (Active TS/SCI with Polygraph)

- **Company:** J&T Business Consulting
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Ansible, Puppet
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4cd626f841c49c90

## About the Role

* Ten (10) years of experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
 * Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
 * A minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)
 * Strong Linux administration experience, including configuring, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, etc.
 * Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
 * Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts
 * Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff
 * Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies
 * Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners
 * Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required



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