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# Linux Systems Administrator

- **Company:** Associates, Inc
- **Location:** Indian Head, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Server Message Block, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Linux, DevOps, Trunking, InfiniBand, IP Addressing, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Network Attached Storage (Server Appliance), Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), Virtual Local Area Networks, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Computer Network Technologies, Containerization, Kubernetes, Data Management, Docker
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9313928/linux-systems-administrator

## About the Role

6\-10 years of related professional experience.

 - Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.
 - DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III Certification (SecurityX, CISSP, or equivalent).
 - Linux\+ Certification.
 - Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) Certification.
 - Strong experience with Ansible administration and automation.
 - Experience supporting Kubernetes and Docker environments.
 - Knowledge of networking and enterprise storage technologies.
 - Experience hardening Linux systems utilizing DISA STIG requirements.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support Red Hat and Ubuntu\-based environments, cloud infrastructure, DevOps initiatives, and high\-performance computing clusters. This role requires strong Linux administration, automation, networking, and containerization skills., Install, configure, administer, and monitor Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Ubuntu systems.

 - Support Linux servers, workstations, storage platforms, and enterprise applications.
 - Develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, PowerShell, and other scripting languages.
 - Utilize Ansible and related tools for configuration management and automation.
 - Deploy and support Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud\-based environments.
 - Manage networking technologies including VLANs, trunking, LAGs, IP addressing, InfiniBand, and switch configurations.
 - Administer NFS, SAN, NAS, SMB/CIFS, and SCSI\-based storage solutions.
 - Implement and maintain DISA STIG compliance.
 - Troubleshoot cluster performance issues and end\-user support requests.
 - Develop technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, and troubleshooting procedures.
 - Collaborate with engineering, development, and infrastructure teams.