Linux Systems Administrator - Embedded Lab (DoD, Ansible)

SMX; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support an embedded lab environment at NAS Patuxent River. The role involves hands-on management of hardware, OS, and applications, ensuring systems comply with DoD security and configuration standards through patching, scanning, backup, and STIG application.

The ideal candidate has strong Linux expertise, scripting skills, and experience with Ansible, along with troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Must have Linux proficiency (RHEL/Ubuntu/Solaris/CentOS)
• Shell scripting proficiency required
• Experience with Ansible required
• Foundational troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
• Ability to follow established processes for compliance, configuration, and documentation
• On-site work at NAS Patuxent River (CWS eligible)
• Clearance: Secret with potential to obtain Top Secret

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support operating systems and application software
• Perform compliance tasks including STIG application, patching, backups, and vulnerability scanning across lab devices
• Develop and maintain Linux scripts to support system administration tasks
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation of administrative and compliance activities
• Troubleshoot issues across hardware, OS, applications, and network connectivity
• Collaborate with other admins and engineers to keep lab systems secure and operational

Skills

Linux

Shell scripting

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Documentation

Compliance

On-site readiness

Security clearance

Tools

Ansible

Job description

SMX is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support an embedded lab environment at NAS Patuxent River. The role involves hands-on management of hardware, OS, and applications, ensuring systems comply with DoD security and configuration standards through patching, scanning, backup, and STIG application.

The ideal candidate has strong Linux expertise, scripting skills, and experience with Ansible, along with troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.