Linux System Administrator

Searchability Aerospace & Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unbeatable benefits

Job summary

Searchability Aerospace & Defense in Northern Virginia is seeking a Linux System Administrator to manage large-scale Linux environments, perform security patching, and support both traditional infrastructure and cloud platforms.

The role requires independent problem-solving for mission-critical systems, strong networking fundamentals, scripting in Bash/Python, and solid security practices in an enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Linux systems administration experience.
• Scripting and automation with Bash and Python.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (switching, VLANS, storage).
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure.
• Security+ certification or equivalent security practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out system administration and patching tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware and software issues.
• Monitor infrastructure performance and health.
• Support cloud platform environments.

Skills

Linux admin

Scripting

Networking basics

Enterprise infra

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

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

I look forward to hearing from you.