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# Linux System Administrator

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Charleston, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $145,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Networking Systems, C4i, Juniper, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Terraform, Devsecops, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9144495/linux-system-administrator

## About the Role

* 7+ years of applicable experience supporting Navy C4I or similar DoD mission critical systems
 * Active secret clearance (eligible to upgrade to TS/SCI)
 * Active IAT level II/III certification
 * Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems engineering experience
 * IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation or similar
 * AWS cloud experience

Plusses

 * TS/SCI Clearance
 * RHCSA or RHCE certification
 * Cisco networking experience
 * Experience with STIGs, RMF, and vulnerability remediation
 * VMware administration experience
 * Kubernetes or DevSecOps exposure
 * Experience supporting highly classified environments

## Description

Forge Forward is seeking a Secret-cleared Linux Systems Engineer to support a large federal contract on base in Charleston, SC. This position will focus on RHEL systems engineering, automation, cybersecurity compliance, and infrastructure support within a DoD environment.
Day to Day:

 * Administer and troubleshoot RHEL/Linux enterprise environments.
 * Design, secure, and maintain Cisco/Juniper network infrastructure.
 * Automate system provisioning, configuration, and compliance using Ansible, Terraform, Bash, and Python.
 * Support VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
 * Implement and maintain DISA STIG, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements.
 * Perform vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and continuous monitoring activities.
 * Support Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives.
 * Troubleshoot network, system, and application performance issues.
 * Participate in testing, deployments, architecture reviews, and change management processes.
 * Create technical documentation and provide engineering support to program leadership.

About the program:

 * Program: NIWC LANT Tactical Shore Systems, or TSS
 * Prime: Forge Forward
 * Contract: $149M Navy contract with a 1-year base plus 4 option years
o OY 1 beginning right now

 * Mission: Lifecycle support for Navy ashore C5 systems, including systems integration, configuration management, software, logistics, training, field services, and information assurance
o Ships dock at bases, and connect to this on shore network


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