Linux Systems Administrator - RDT&E (Secret Clearance)

Bowhead; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator in Dahlgren, VA to join an RDT&E environment. The role focuses on system administration, server management, and collaboration with developers to implement new installations and updates.

Requirements include 4–5 years of Linux experience, DoD 8570/IAT II or equivalent clearance, and willingness to travel 10–25%. Targeted salary ranges from $100,000 to $115,000 yearly with security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of demonstrated experience in Linux server/workstation administration.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Well-developed Linux system management skills.
• Experience with HP and Dell hardware.
• Development operations/system engineering experience is appreciated; development lifecycle understanding is favored.
• Network administration experience appreciated but not required.
• Travel 10-25% of the time.
• Must meet DoD 8570/8140 criteria or IAT Level II certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth consulting for Linux system operations.
• Work with multiple intercommunicating devices across several systems.
• Administer, develop and manage servers and clustered systems in unclassified networks.
• Modify system software to improve performance and fulfill needs.
• Participate in weekly cross-section meetings to plan deployments and requirements.
• Troubleshoot across systems to support on-time test priorities.
• Plan new hardware acquisitions and liaise with vendors.
• Support application installation, licenses management, software tracking, and backup/recovery.
• Collaborate with developers to implement new installations and updates.

Skills

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Linux system management

Rapidly changing priorities

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

HP hardware

Dell hardware

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator in Dahlgren, VA to join an RDT&E environment. The role focuses on system administration, server management, and collaboration with developers to implement new installations and updates.

Requirements include 4–5 years of Linux experience, DoD 8570/IAT II or equivalent clearance, and willingness to travel 10–25%. Targeted salary ranges from $100,000 to $115,000 yearly with security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.