Linux Systems Engineer with Secret Clearance

Arcfield; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Mid-Level Linux-Focused System Administrator for the Navy Research Lab (NRL) in Washington, DC. The role focuses on managing mission-critical lab infrastructure, designing Linux configurations, and enforcing security, encryption, and compliance standards for government projects.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of Linux administration experience, a Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science, and the ability to obtain a US SECRET DoD clearance with potential for TS access.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Linux administration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS.
• US SECRET DoD clearance with ability to obtain TS.
• Strong scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design Linux configurations for lab infrastructure.
• Enforce security, encryption, and compliance standards.
• Manage mission-critical lab infrastructure for government projects.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting & automation

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Shell scripting

Job description

Arcfield is seeking a Mid-Level Linux-Focused System Administrator at the Navel Research Lab (NRL). The role involves managing mission-critical lab infrastructure, designing Linux configurations, and enforcing security, encryption, and compliance standards for government projects.

Strong scripting and automation skills are essential. Required are 5–7 years of Linux admin experience, a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS, and a US SECRET DoD clearance with ability to obtain TS.