Linux System Administrator

Searchability Aerospace & Defense; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unbeatable benefits package

Job summary

Searchability Aerospace & Defense in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to support large-scale Linux enterprise environments in highly secure settings. The role spans traditional infrastructure and cloud environments, focusing on mission-critical systems and services in the intelligence community.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of Linux administration, scripting (Bash/Python), strong networking knowledge, and Security+ credentials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience.
• Proficient in Bash and Python scripting.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (switching, VLANs, storage).
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure.
• Security+ certification or equivalent security training.

Responsibilities

• System administration, patching, troubleshooting, and hardware support.
• Infrastructure monitoring and cloud platform support.
• Maintain secure, highly available Linux environments in mission-critical settings.

Skills

5+ years Linux admin

Scripting

Automation

Networking fundamentals

Security+

Job description

LINUX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR - Northern Virginia

We are seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to support large-scale Linux enterprise environments operating within highly secure settings.

This is an opportunity to work across both traditional infrastructure and modern cloud environments while supporting mission-critical systems and services in the intelligence community.

THE BENEFITS

• Unbeatable benefits package + competitive salary

THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR ROLE

You will be responsible for system administration, security patching, troubleshooting, hardware support, infrastructure monitoring, and cloud platform support.

The role requires strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while supporting complex operational environments.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• 5+ years Linux Systems Administration experience
• Scripting and automation experience (Bash, Python)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (switching, VLANS, storage)
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure
• Security+

DESIRABLE

• Cloud infrastructure experience