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# Senior Systems Administrator-Linux

- **Company:** IPT Associates
- **Location:** Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Server Virtualization, Backup and Restore, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9305270/senior-systems-administrator-linux

## About the Role

* Are curious and excited about technology

 * Like solving problems and figuring things out

 * Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team

 * Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here., * BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field

 * Active Secret security clearance required
 * Demonstrated proficiency administering Linux operating systems on physical and virtual servers, including installation, configuration, account management, performance troubleshooting, storage, backup, and recovery.
 * Experience implementing security hardening and STIG requirements, applying security updates, remediating vulnerabilities, and maintaining supporting compliance documentation.
 * Experience supporting enterprise applications through incident, problem, change, and configuration-management processes, including compatibility troubleshooting and clear communication with users and technical stakeholders.
 * Maintain current cybersecurity workforce and operating-system certifications applicable to assigned duties, as required by DoDM 8140.03.

## Description

* Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux operating systems and supporting software on physical and virtual servers to support secure, reliable enterprise operations.
 * Manage Linux accounts, permissions, security hardening, patches, and software updates; implement applicable STIG requirements and remediate identified vulnerabilities in coordination with cybersecurity personnel.
 * Monitor system and application availability, resource utilization, and performance; troubleshoot service disruptions, document and escalate incidents, and support root-cause analysis through established service-management processes.
 * Manage assigned storage and backup solutions, monitor storage capacity, and perform backup, recovery, and restoration activities to maintain data integrity, availability, and disaster recovery readiness.
 * Implement approved system upgrades and configuration changes; maintain accurate configuration records, software-version information, operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge documentation.