Mid-Level Linux System Administrator — DoD Secret Clearance

I Link Communications Inc; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Job summary

Link Solutions, Inc. seeks an Intermediate Linux System Administrator to join our team in Clarksburg, WV. The role focuses on operating and securing Linux-based systems within a DoD environment, ensuring mission-critical IT support and high availability.

Responsibilities include system hardening, automation, backups, and collaboration with cybersecurity, networking, and engineering teams. A DoD clearance and IAT Level II certification are required, with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, or equivalent).
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on Linux administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system performance, availability, and security to maintain operational readiness.
• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Linux OS and services following security requirements.
• Perform system hardening per STIGs and cybersecurity mandates.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, authentication services, and access controls across Linux environments.
• Configure and maintain DNS, DHCP, NTP, LDAP, SSH, web services, and file-sharing.

Job description

Link Solutions, Inc. seeks an Intermediate Linux System Administrator to join our team in Clarksburg, WV. The role focuses on operating and securing Linux-based systems within a DoD environment, ensuring mission-critical IT support and high availability.

Responsibilities include system hardening, automation, backups, and collaboration with cybersecurity, networking, and engineering teams. A DoD clearance and IAT Level II certification are required, with relocation support available.