Linux System Administrator

Zachary Piper, LLC; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a cleared Linux System Administrator to support a large-scale federal program at Langley AFB in Hampton, VA. This full-time, onsite role requires strong Linux administration and security clearance to manage classified environments.

You will perform system maintenance, configuration changes, backups, and troubleshooting for Linux (and Windows) hosts, ensuring high availability and secure operations across geospatial and ground systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. plus 2–4 years of experience, or no degree with 10–12 years of experience.
• Linux experience required (Solaris, Linux, Red Hat, etc.).
• Knowledge deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting core Linux capabilities including Active Directory authentication, permission management, and package management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of system administration and maintenance functions with Linux and Windows computers hosting classified data and software applications.
• Administrative operations include configuration changes, system backup and restore, troubleshooting, and user account administration.
• Maintain system operational availability, support installations, and develop solutions to technical issues.

Skills

Linux

Active Directory

Troubleshooting

System administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

No degree with 10+ years experience

Tools

Solaris OS

Red Hat Linux

Samba

Active Directory

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a CLEARED Linux System Administrator to join a large scale federal program for ground systems and geospatial support. This is a full-time position and onsite at Langley AFB in Hampton, VA.

Essential Duties of the Linux System Administrator:

• Perform a variety of system administration and maintenance functions associated with the monitoring and controlling LINUX and Windows computers hosting classified intelligence data and software applications.
• Administrative operations include performing configuration changes, system backup and restore, troubleshooting, and user account administration.
• Other functions include maintaining system operational availability, supporting installations, developing solutions to technical issues.

Qualifications of the Linux System Administrator:

• B.S. and 2-4 years of experience or no degree and 10-12 years of experience.
• Linux experience is required (Solaris, Linux, Red Hat, etc).
• Knowledge in deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting core Linux capabilities including Active Directory authentication, permission management, and package management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.

Compensation for the Linux System Administrator:

• $100,000 - $125,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 10/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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