Top Secret Linux Engineer

Insight Global

Lexington Park, MD, United States

12 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

3 years minimum

Compensation

$101,920.0 - $149,760.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Ubuntu (Operating System) CentOS Computer Networks Linux Linux on Embedded Systems Routing Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Solaris (Operating System) VMware Virtualization Firewalls (Computer Science)

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Job description

IG is seeking an Embedded Linux System Administrator to support a lab environment on-site at Patuxent River. This role focuses on hands-on support of hardware and operating systems within an embedded environment. The Linux System Administrator will be responsible for ensuring deployed lab systems remain compliant, secure, and operational through proper patching, scanning, and backup practices. The ideal candidate will bring strong Linux experience, foundational troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support a mix of RDT&E builds and day-to-day lab sustainment efforts. salary will range based on a variety of factors from $49/hr to $72/hr

Requirements

Clearance Required: Top Secret

3+ years of related experience
Ability to work onsite at NAS Patuxent River
Proficiency with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/Solaris/CentOS)
Foundational knowledge in troubleshooting, critical thinking, and planning
Basic familiarity with compliance practices including STIGs, patching, and vulnerability scanning
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Windows experience
Experience with Ansible
Exposure and familiarity with networking concepts (routing, switching, firewalls)
Familiarity with VMware virtualization technologies
Exposure to storage administration
Prior lab environment or RDT&E support experience