Junior Linux Systems Administrator — On‑Prem Focus

spacedynamicslaboratory; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory in North Logan, UT is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support operation, maintenance, and provisioning of Linux systems on-site. The role emphasizes on-premises administration, patching, user management, and troubleshooting.

The position offers growth toward broader Linux infrastructure responsibilities, potential work with Azure Government/GCC High environments, and collaboration with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional Linux administration or related IT experience
• Working knowledge of Linux administration fundamentals
• Experience with patching, software management, and system maintenance
• Experience managing Linux users, groups, permissions
• Ability to work in connected and air-gapped environments
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain security clearance; Security+ or equivalent within 30 days

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patching, updates, and maintenance of Linux systems
• Provisions and configures new Linux servers and virtual machines
• Manages Linux user accounts, groups, permissions, and access
• Monitors system health and troubleshoots operating system, service, storage, and performance issues
• Supports RHEL, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu systems
• Assists with Linux application installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing support
• Performs routine system administration tasks including service management, log review, filesystem management, and configuration changes
• Assists with vulnerability remediation and system hardening activities
• Maintains accurate system configurations and technical documentation
• Provides support for virtualized Linux systems
• Works with senior administrators and engineers to troubleshoot issues and implement infrastructure changes
• Participates in scheduled after-hours maintenance windows and responds to occasional after-hours system issues or call‑ins
• Develops skills supporting Linux workloads in Azure Government/GCC High environments

Skills

Linux administration

Patch management

User and group management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bash

Python

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory in North Logan, UT is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support operation, maintenance, and provisioning of Linux systems on-site. The role emphasizes on-premises administration, patching, user management, and troubleshooting.

The position offers growth toward broader Linux infrastructure responsibilities, potential work with Azure Government/GCC High environments, and collaboration with senior engineers.