Linux Systems Administrator – DoD/Security+ | On-site MD

ASRC Federal Holding Company; Welcome Acres (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC in Welcome, MD is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Naval Research Lab Blossom Point Tracking Facility. You will administer Linux servers/desktops, manage network devices, and support LAN/WAN/Cloud services for DoD missions.

The role requires experience with Linux, Windows, and network security, plus a willingness to meet DoD RMF requirements and security clearances. Expect a collaborative team environment with on-site work in Welcome, Maryland.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT or CyberSecurity field required or equivalent experience.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification required.
• Experience with Linux servers and workstation administration required.
• DoD RMF compliance experience desirable.
• Technical background in network administration desirable.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Professional certifications are desirable.
• Familiarity with Windows equipment, routers, switches, modems and network peripherals.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and deploy Linux servers and desktops.
• Configure network hardware, services and storage.
• Maintain system configurations per standards and requirements.
• Provide periodic performance reporting for capacity planning.
• Research and recommend improvements to network performance.
• Automate systems administration tasks.
• Daily system monitoring of hardware, services, and logs.
• Regular security scanning to identify intrusions.
• User account maintenance and support requests.
• Recover from hardware and software failures per plans.
• Apply OS and application patches per DoD/project guidance.
• Upgrade administrative tools and utilities.
• Configure/add new services as project guidance directs.
• Maintain DoD and project configurations and procedures.

Skills

Linux Administration

Windows Administration

Network Protocols TCP/IP

Troubleshooting

Security Awareness

Education

Degree in IT or CyberSecurity related field

CompTIA Security+ Certification

Tools

VM/Virtualization

Remote Access

DoD RMF knowledge

Job description

ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC in Welcome, MD is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the Naval Research Lab Blossom Point Tracking Facility. You will administer Linux servers/desktops, manage network devices, and support LAN/WAN/Cloud services for DoD missions.

The role requires experience with Linux, Windows, and network security, plus a willingness to meet DoD RMF requirements and security clearances. Expect a collaborative team environment with on-site work in Welcome, Maryland.