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# Linux Administrator

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Montgomery, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Continuous Integration, Linux, Key Management, Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, SSL Certificate Management, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Docker, Key Vault
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9168261/linux-administrator

## About the Role

8+ years of hands-on Linux administration in enterprise or government environments, with deep expertise in current Ubuntu Server LTS releases.

Skill
Working knowledge of Azure as an operating environment for Linux VMs, including networking, managed identity, and Key Vault integration.

Skill
Experience with Azure DevOps, including pipelines, repositories, and CI/CD workflows involving Linux systems.

Skill
Experience with Docker on Linux, including secrets management approaches for containers running outside of managed clusters.

Skill
Advanced Bash scripting and working PowerShell proficiency for cross-platform automation.

Skill
Understanding of UFW, SSH hardening, AppArmor, and SSL/TLS certificate management.

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Proficiency with systemd, kernel tuning via /etc/sysctl.conf, PAM, auditd, and log rotation.

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Certifications: Canonical/Ubuntu certifications, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+. AZ-900 and/or AZ-104 preferred.

Skill
Healthcare or public sector experience, including state agency IT environments, MARS-E, HIPAA technical safeguards, or CMS security requirements.

Skill
Experience supporting development infrastructure with fast-changing workload requirements.



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