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# Top Secret Linux Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Lexington Park, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $101,920.0 - $149,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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), Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9167665/top-secret-linux-engineer

## About the Role

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

## 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


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