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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Administrator - **Company:** jazzhr - **Location:** North Logan, UT, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $68,000.0 - $97,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Azure, Ubuntu (Operating System), CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Linux System Administration, Linux Security Modules, Networking Basics, Routing, Package Management Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Firewall Services Module, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://spacedynamicslaboratory.applytojob.com/apply/tHr0tWs8xM/Junior-Linux-Administrator?source=GS ## About the Role * Must have 1+ years of professional Linux administration, IT infrastructure, technical support, or closely related experience and a bachelor's degree or an additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree * Working knowledge of Linux system administration fundamentals * Experience or demonstrated ability with Linux patching, software/package management, and system maintenance * Experience managing Linux users, groups, permissions, and access * Familiarity with provisioning and configuring Linux systems * Ability to troubleshoot Linux operating system and application issues * Ability to work in both connected and air-gapped environments * Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance * Valid CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire * Must be able to support scheduled after-hours maintenance and occasional call-ins * Must be able to travel as needed (not a normal expectation), * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field * Experience with RHEL, Rocky Linux, and/or Ubuntu * Linux+, RHCSA, or other relevant Linux certification * Experience with Bash, Python, Ansible, or other scripting and automation tools * Familiarity with Azure and Linux workloads hosted in Azure Government/GCC High * Familiarity with VMware or other virtualization platforms * Understanding of basic networking concepts including DNS, TCP/IP, routing, ports, and firewall rules * Experience with Linux security hardening, vulnerability remediation, or DoW security requirements * Familiarity with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or other container technologies * Experience supporting applications or end users in a Linux environment * Background supporting CMMC, NIST 800-53, or similar compliance frameworks, Walk us through how you would approach provisioning a new Linux server for someone else to use. What would you want to verify before considering it ready?* Do you have at least 1 year of professional experience in Linux administration, IT infrastructure, or technical support and a bachelor's degree OR an additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree?* Are you willing and able to support scheduled after-hours maintenance and occasional call-ins?* Are you willing and able to travel as needed (not a normal expectation)?* Please select the correct job ID located at the top of the job advertisement.* The following questions are entirely optional. ## Description * Performs routine patching, updates, and maintenance of Linux systems * Provisions and configures new Linux servers and virtual machines * Manages Linux user accounts, groups, permissions, and access * Monitors system health and troubleshoots operating system, service, storage, and performance issues * Supports RHEL, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu systems * Assists with Linux application installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing support * Performs routine system administration tasks including service management, log review, filesystem management, and configuration changes * Assists with vulnerability remediation and system hardening activities * Maintains accurate system configurations and technical documentation * Provides support for virtualized Linux systems * Works with senior administrators and engineers to troubleshoot issues and implement infrastructure changes * Participates in scheduled after-hours maintenance windows and responds to occasional after-hours system issues or call-ins * Develops skills supporting Linux workloads in Azure Government/GCC High environments ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [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) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for)