Linux Systems Administrator at Space Dynamics Laboratory

Wayne State University; Logan, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) in North Logan, UT, is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the operation, maintenance, and provisioning of Linux systems on-site. The role emphasizes on-premises administration, patching, user management, provisioning, and troubleshooting, with growth toward broader Linux infrastructure and Azure Gov/GCC High environments.

You will work with senior admins, participate in after-hours maintenance, and contribute to secure, documented systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional Linux administration, IT infrastructure, or technical support experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration fundamentals.
• Experience with Linux patching, software/package management, and system maintenance.
• Experience managing Linux users, groups, permissions, and access.
• Familiarity with provisioning and configuring Linux systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot Linux operating system and application issues.

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 OS, services, 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

Patching & maintenance

User & group management

Provisioning & configuration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Job ID: 9477
Date Posted: September 15, 2026

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL)is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the operation, maintenance, and provisioning of Linux systems across the organization. This position will initially focus heavily on on-premises Linux administration, including system patching, user and group management, system provisioning, and general troubleshooting. The selected candidate may also provide application and end-user support as needed.

This is a growth-oriented position intended to develop broader Linux administration skills over time, including increased ownership of Linux infrastructure and eventual support of Linux workloads in Azure Government/GCC High environments. This position is on-site in North Logan, UT and may support both connected and air-gapped environments.

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years of professional Linux administration, IT infrastructure, technical support, or closely related experience and a bachelor’s degree or an additional 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration fundamentals
• Experience or demonstrated ability with Linux patching, software/package management, and system maintenance
• Experience managing Linux users, groups, permissions, and access
• Familiarity with provisioning and configuring Linux systems
• Ability to troubleshoot Linux operating system and application issues