> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3335477-linux-systems-administrator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3335477-linux-systems-administrator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Systems Administrator - **Company:** BWX Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Oak Ridge, TN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $103,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Data Analysis, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cyber Security, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Linux, Disaster Recovery, File Systems, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Nagios, Networking Basics, Network Diagrams, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Runbook, Shell Script, High Performance Computing, Grafana, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Comptia Linux+, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.bwxt.com/talentcommunity/apply/1427903300/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * Minimum 3+ years of experience administering Linux systems in production environments. * Proficiency with Linux administration, shell scripting, networking fundamentals, and system monitoring. * Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Bash, Python) and system-hardening practices. * Knowledge of virtualization or container technologies. * Experience maintaining secure environments and applying compliance frameworks. * Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills. * Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance., * Experience in classified, regulated, or high-security IT environments. * Familiarity with HPC systems, cluster management, or distributed computing. * Experience with CI/CD tooling, Git, or automated deployment pipelines. * Knowledge of monitoring platforms such as Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana, or Elastic. * Experience with identity management tools (FreeIPA, Active Directory integration, LDAP). * Certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Linux+, or Security+. * Experience supporting engineering simulation workloads or manufacturing IT infrastructure. ## Description As our Linux Systems Administrator, you will support secure, high-availability computing environments essential to engineering, manufacturing, simulation, and analytics operations at the Oak Ridge Enrichment Operations site. You will maintain, configure, and optimize Linux-based systems, storage solutions, user environments, and automation frameworks. Operating in a DOE/NNSA high-security environment, you will ensure reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and performance across mission-critical computing infrastructure., * Install, configure, harden, and maintain Linux systems (RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu, or similar) supporting engineering and manufacturing operations. * Manage authentication services, user/group permissions, identity controls, and privileged access workflows. * Implement secure configurations aligned with DOE/NNSA cybersecurity requirements. * Administer storage environments, NFS/SMB shares, file systems, backups, and disaster recovery procedures. * Monitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize compute environments. * Develop scripts and automation using Bash, Python, or Ansible to streamline administrative tasks. * Manage patching, update cycles, OS lifecycle management, and package repositories. * Support virtualization or container tooling (VMware, KVM, Docker/Podman). * Work closely with cybersecurity teams to conduct audits, monitor compliance, and resolve findings. * Provide technical support for engineering workloads, simulation tools, HPC environments, or manufacturing systems. * Maintain secure documentation including system configurations, runbooks, network diagrams, and compliance records. * Assist in rollout of new servers, infrastructure upgrades, and modernization initiatives. * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, IT, operations, and security teams., BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com. ## Related Videos - [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 network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Into the hive of eBPF!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1199-into-the-hive-of-ebpf) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)