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# Systems Administrator - UNIX

- **Company:** Agile Defense
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $74,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Backup Devices, Unix, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Backup and Restore, Information Technology, Network Server
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9220639/systems-administrator-unix

## About the Role

* Bachelor's in computer science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
 + 0 years of experience with BS/BA
 + 2 years of experience with AA/AS
 + 4 years of experience with no degree
 * DoW 8140 Compliance - CompTIA Security+ or Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Systems Security Certified Practitioner
 * Certifications in RedHat Linux or Unix OS administration
 * Active Secret US security clearance

## Description

* DoW 8140 Compliance - CompTIA Security+ or Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Systems Security Certified Practitioner, * System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain servers running RedHat Linux operating systems, adhering to established internal processes.
 * Upgrades and Maintenance: Recommend hardware and software upgrades based on growth statistics. Schedule, plan, and perform system upgrades, including coordinating the transition from test to production environments.
 * Monitoring and Performance: Monitor log files and system performance to identify and resolve software, operating system, and networking problems in mission-critical systems.
 * Backups and Recovery: Schedule, perform, and monitor system backups and, when necessary, perform data recoveries.
 * Hardware Configuration: Configure hardware, such as workstations, printers, servers, and tape devices.
 * Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to provide timely support for UNIX/Linux-related issues and provide general technical support for system users.
 * Security Compliance: Follow standard operating procedures to maintain and enhance the security posture of the environment, including adherence to the DISA STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) process.
 * Task Automation: Schedule tasks using software support tools and scripts.
 * Collaboration & Prioritization: Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve organizational goals, effectively setting priorities and organizing tasks to meet deadlines., * Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
 * Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
 * Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
 * Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
 * Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
 * Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.