DoD Linux Systems Administrator - TS/SCI, On-Site

Strategic Data Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Data Systems is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support DoD environments at the Pentagon, Washington, DC on-site. You will manage Linux platforms, ensure security compliance, and coordinate with government entities to maintain high-performance computing operations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications or degrees with substantial hands-on experience. Salary is negotiable; full-time with benefits and on-site work expectations are stated.

Qualifications

• DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI is required.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS plus 3 years of related experience.
• Or Associate's degree plus 6 years of related experience.
• Or vendor certification with 10 years of related experience.
• Active Security+ CE or equivalent IAT Level II certification.
• Must hold RHCE, RHCSA or LPI 1 (Exam 101) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for network maintenance and documentation.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Update network configurations and equipment inventory.
• Provide regular system status and ticket reports.
• Coordinate network changes with JS/J6 and JSP.
• Assess impact of JSP network changes and obtain approvals.
• Test patches and new software in lab/testbed.
• Attend change/Engineering Review Boards with the customer.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, DISA, USCYBERCOM and Joint Staff guidance.
• Provide helpdesk and IT support, troubleshooting and guidance.
• Maintain hardware/software inventory using in-house system.
• Assist with hardware/software acquisitions and quotes.
• Optimize operations and perform capacity planning.
• Install software releases, upgrades, patches and resolve issues.
• Perform system backups and data integrity monitoring.

Skills

Clearance handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Associate's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Vendor certificate program (RHCE/RHCSA) with related experience

Tools

RHCE

RHCSA

LPI 1 (Exam 101)

CompTIA Security+ CE

Job description

Strategic Data Systems is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support DoD environments at the Pentagon, Washington, DC on-site. You will manage Linux platforms, ensure security compliance, and coordinate with government entities to maintain high-performance computing operations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications or degrees with substantial hands-on experience. Salary is negotiable; full-time with benefits and on-site work expectations are stated.