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# Sr Linux System Administrator, Onsite in KoP, PA, Secret Clearance Required

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** King of Prussia, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,900.0 - $178,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Perl (Programming Language), Hyper-V, Systems Analysis, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Security Content Automation Protocol, Server Administration, Verification and Validation (Software), SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, BladeLogic, SC Clearance, Falcon Platform, Information Technology, Network Support, Performance Monitor, Nessus, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Splunk, Network Server, Wsus, Vmware
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/28046674/Sr-Linux-System-Administrator-Onsite-In-Kop-Pa-Secret-Clearance-Required-Pennsylvania-King-Prussia-1301

## About the Role

* Active clearance
 * Knowledge of Linux/UNIX Server Administration
 * Knowledge of scripting skills to automate tasks on servers (including Perl, Bash and PowerShell)
 * Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) processes
 * Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (i.e., system hardening, log management, configuration management (i.e., Yum, Nessus, CrowdStrike, WSUS, SCCM, Ivanti, Shavlik, Blade Logic, Splunk, ACAS, SCAP, HBSS, etc.)
 * Demonstrated experience leading small projects associated with deploying IT products
 * Familiarization and knowledge related storage: direct attached, NAS, and SAN (NetApp)
 * Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days
 * Experience with software application installation
 * Ability to lift 30lbs
 * US Citizenship required at this facility

Desired Skills

 * Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems
 * Experience with Active Directory (AD)
 * Knowledge of operating systems life cycle management and configuration management (Print Management, Account Management, System Imaging, Hardware Modernization, Performance Monitoring, etc.)
 * Knowledge of network support in a classified environment (encryption, etc.)
 * Current Security + or CISSP certification
 * Current working knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
 * SQL experience
 * Familiarization and knowledge related to Virtualization (VMware or HyperV)
 * Knowledge of Disaster Recovery

## Description

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into
hardware and software specifications. For positions that do not perform IT responsibilities, use E146, Systems Engineer.

 * Requires an active DOD Secret clearance
 * Perform successful root cause analysis for problem resolution in Windows environments.
 * Analyzing and assessing server performance, storage capacity and planning for future needs
 * Performing routine server/workstation patching per guidelines
 * Proficiency in scripting


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