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# Linux Systems Administrator/Engineer

- **Company:** Peerless Technologies Corporation
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CompTIA Security+, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Linux Servers, OpenSSL, Windows PowerShell, PuTTY, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Wireshark, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Scripting, Information Technology, Splunk, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9172325/linux-systems-administratorengineer

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizenship.
 * Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
 * Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
 * Ability to work on-site in Dayton, Ohio.
 * Strong experience administering VMware virtual environments, including VMware vCenter and Dell Avamar backup solutions.
 * Experience administering Linux servers, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu.
 * Knowledge of Linux server deployment, patching, maintenance, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting.
 * Experience implementing and maintaining DoD STIG compliance.
 * Proficiency with Bash or Python scripting.
 * Strong written communication skills.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

## Description

Peerless is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer with virtualization experience to join our growing team supporting the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The successful candidate will participate in the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of a secure Linux, Windows, and virtualization infrastructure supporting mission-critical national security systems. Working alongside a collaborative team of engineers, you will help ensure our server environment remains reliable, scalable, and compliant with DoD security requirements., * Design, deploy, administer, and maintain Linux, Windows, and virtualized server environments.

 * Build, configure, patch, troubleshoot, back up, and restore virtual machines using VMware vCenter and Dell Avamar.
 * Deploy and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu server environments supporting mission applications.
 * Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues using tools such as Splunk, PowerShell, PuTTY, OpenSSL, Wireshark, and server/application logs.
 * Implement and maintain DoD Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance across server infrastructure.
 * Support infrastructure reliability, security, and scalability through routine maintenance and system improvements.
 * Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to support mission requirements and infrastructure modernization.
 * Develop and maintain technical documentation and communicate system status, issues, and solutions effectively.


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