Embedded Linux Systems Administrator – Onsite Lab Compliance

SMX; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMX is seeking an Embedded Linux System Administrator to support a lab environment on-site at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. This contract position runs through April 30, 2027, with a focus on keeping lab systems compliant, secure, and operational through patching, scanning, and backups.

The successful candidate will have strong Linux experience, solid troubleshooting, and the ability to support RDT&E builds and day-to-day lab sustainment, including hardware support, OS configuration, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Secret clearance (must be able to obtain and maintain)
• On-site work at NAS Patuxent River
• Proficiency with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/Solaris/CentOS)
• Foundational troubleshooting, critical thinking and planning
• Basic familiarity with compliance practices including STIGs, patching, and vulnerability scanning
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide hardware support for deployed lab systems
• Support installation, configuration, and sustainment of operating systems and application software
• Perform compliance assurance activities, including applying STIGs, patching, backups, and scans on all lab devices once deployed
• Build, configure, and support RDT&E environments for testing and evaluation
• Troubleshoot technical issues across hardware, OS, applications, and network connectivity
• Collaborate with other system administrators and engineers to resolve issues and implement solutions
• Follow established processes for system changes, configuration, and compliance documentation

Skills

Linux

Troubleshooting

Patching

STIGs

Vulnerability scanning

On-site work

Communication

Ansible

Windows

VMware

Tools

Ansible

VMware

Job description

SMX is seeking an Embedded Linux System Administrator to support a lab environment on-site at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. This contract position runs through April 30, 2027, with a focus on keeping lab systems compliant, secure, and operational through patching, scanning, and backups.

The successful candidate will have strong Linux experience, solid troubleshooting, and the ability to support RDT&E builds and day-to-day lab sustainment, including hardware support, OS configuration, and