Linux Systems Administrator - DoD Lab & Security

Tech(X)- Techximius Corp; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech(x) is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to support mission-critical systems within a technical lab environment. This role is responsible for administering, securing, and optimizing enterprise Linux systems supporting Army and DoW network operations.

As part of a collaborative and forward-leaning team, you will contribute to system hardening, vulnerability assessment activities, and enterprise service support across a complex, multi-domain environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• 3–7 years hands-on Linux administration in enterprise environments.
• Strong TCP/IP networking, server configuration, and patch management experience.
• Experience with imaging and deployment tools (e.g., Symantec Ghost and MECM).
• DoD cybersecurity knowledge and DoW environment PKI familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Linux-based enterprise services and DNS in a C5ISR context.
• Develop and enforce secure system configurations and patch processes.
• Support vulnerability assessments with cybersecurity teams.
• Provide system administration, security, and enterprise deployments.
• Configure and maintain virtualization and imaging deployments (VMware vCenter, PXE).

Skills

Linux system administration

Network security

TCP/IP

Server maintenance

Patch management

VMware vCenter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical field

4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

3–7 years hands-on Linux administration experience

Tools

VMware vCenter

MECM

Symantec Ghost

PXE imaging

Job description

Tech(x) is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to support mission-critical systems within a technical lab environment. This role is responsible for administering, securing, and optimizing enterprise Linux systems supporting Army and DoW network operations.

As part of a collaborative and forward-leaning team, you will contribute to system hardening, vulnerability assessment activities, and enterprise service support across a complex, multi-domain environment.