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# Unix/Linux Administrator - 171760

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $113,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Unix, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, Oracle Linux, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Patch Management, Vmware
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9088128/unixlinux-administrator-171760

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience administering enterprise Unix/Linux environments.
 * Strong expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux, virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), Git, and shell scripting (Bash, Python).
 * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
 * Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; must meet DoD IAT Level II certification requirements (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent)., Lead Unix Administrator, Linux Administrator, Senior Linux Administrator, Unix Systems Administrator, RHEL Administrator, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, Linux Engineer, Systems Administrator, Bash Scripting, Python Scripting, VMware, Hyper-V, Git, Infrastructure Engineer, Linux Operations, Enterprise Linux, Public Trust Clearance, Secret Clearance, DoD IAT Level II, Security+, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP, RHCE, Linux+, Hybrid Jobs Washington DC

## Description

* Install, configure, administer, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux environments.
 * Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, patch management, and backup administration.
 * Support third-party application installation, automation initiatives, and project-based infrastructure deployments.


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