Linux Systems Administrator

EverWatch

Virginia Beach (VA)

On-site

USD 118,473 - 151,536

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

EverWatch is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team supporting Air Force Intelligence Operations. You will design, implement, and sustain Linux-based systems across global infrastructure to meet mission needs.

The role emphasizes security, automation, virtualization, and cloud solutions, with opportunities to grow in testing, deployment, and integration while ensuring real-time responsiveness for government customers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information technology, or engineering with 10+ years Linux admin experience, or HS Diploma with 12+ years.
DoD 8570 Compliant IAT Level II or III Certification, such as Security+.
TS/SCI with a polygraph.
Experience with system updates, testing, and patching for Linux systems.

Responsibilities

Lead Linux-based solutions for global, multi‑infrastructure systems supporting real‑time mission operations.
Translate customer needs into technical specifications and develop Linux deployments.
Evolve automation, virtualization, and cloud solutions for Air Force Intelligence Operations.

Skills

TS/SCI polygraph

GitLab

Ansible

RHEL 8/9

PKI infrastructure

Linux security

Scripting languages

Jira

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information technology, or engineering

HS Diploma or GED with 12+ years Linux experience

DoD 8570-Certification (IAT II/III, e.g., Security+)

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Title

Linux Systems Administrator

Overview

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success. EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.

Commitment To Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the Intelligence Community? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution. As a Linux engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape Air Force Intelligence Operations capabilities by leading and creating Linux-based solutions for global, multi‑infrastructure systems supporting real‑time mission operations. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like automation, virtualization, cloud solutions, machine learning, and secure access service edge. Grow your skills by merging Linux troubleshooting, solutions development, testing and implementation with new skills associated with automation, virtualization, and cloud implementation to ensure the real‑time Air Force customer needs are met while creating a framework for future technology innovations and capability improvements. Join our team and create the future of capabilities supporting Air Force Intelligence Operations. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Qualifications

Experience updating, testing, and validating changes to systems
Experience with system security hardening and patching for Linux systems and workstations
Knowledge of System Administration interdependencies specific to RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 systems and administration of Linux‑based workstations
Knowledge of GitLab and Ansible with experience building and modifying playbooks
Knowledge of RHEL subscription manager
Knowledge of PKI infrastructure
TS/SCI with a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information technology, or engineering and 10+ years of experience with administration of Linux‑based systems and workstation or a HS Diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with administration of Linux‑based systems and workstation
DoD 8570‑Compliant IAT Level II or III Certification, such as Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have

Experience creating Linux‑based solutions for customer requirements
Experience using health and status monitoring software, including Nagios
Experience supporting U.S. government customers, preferably within the U.S. Intelligence Community
Experience with Linux scripting languages
Knowledge of network concepts and switch/firewall configurations
Master’s degree
RedHat Linux Certification
DoD 8570‑Compliant IAT Level II or III Certification, such as Security+ Certification
Willingness to travel 25-30%

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86.54 to $110.58 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch’s total compensation package for employees.

Clearance Level

TS/SCI CIP

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