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# Linux SA

- **Company:** Lentech, Inc
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $158,784.0 - $165,575.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Ansible, Autoscaling, HybridCloud, Puppet
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9f2de42af09c9e0d

## About the Role

Looking for an innovative, and motivated individual to join a small, talented, and hardworking Linux team in a hybrid cloud environment.
This team creates, maintains, and troubleshoots Linux instances on multiple networks, in multiple architectures.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on Linux administration and scripting automation experience with knowledge of AWS Cloud technologies is a plus.
Candidate must work well in a small team setting, have a desire to automate processes where possible, and a willingness to think outside the box to find solutions.

Required:
Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
Ten (10) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAT Level II (SEC+, CCNA)
Strong Linux administration experience including configuring, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, etc.
Experience working with diverse teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Experience creating, debugging, and implementing Bash, Python, Puppet, and/or Ansible automation scripts
Ability to work in a team and mentor junior staff
Self-motivated and willing to learn new technologies
Ability to communicate issues with team members and/or service owners

Desired:
Experience with AWS, specifically EC2 Auto Scaling

Education:
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

## Description

Work in an environment where you can help design the architecture and develop solutions to meet organizational needs.