On-Site Junior Linux Systems Administrator

Space Dynamics Laboratory; Logan, Northern (UT, KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support operation, maintenance, and provisioning of Linux systems across the organization. The role focuses on on-premises administration with patching, user and group management, provisioning, and troubleshooting.

Growth opportunities include expanding Linux infrastructure ownership and eventual Azure Government/GCC High workloads. The role is on-site in North Logan, UT, with possible air-gapped environments.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Linux administration or related IT experience; degree or 5 years relevant work in lieu.
• Experience patching, maintenance, and system provisioning.
• Ability to manage Linux users, groups, permissions, and access.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine patching, updates, and maintenance of Linux systems.
• Provisions and configures new Linux servers and virtual machines.
• Manages Linux users, groups, permissions, and access.
• Monitors system health and troubleshoots OS, service, storage, and performance issues.
• Supports RHEL, Rocky Linux, and Ubuntu systems.
• Assists with Linux application installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
• Performs routine system administration tasks including service management, log review, filesystem management, and configuration changes.
• Assists with vulnerability remediation and system hardening activities.
• Maintains accurate system configurations and technical documentation.
• Provides support for virtualized Linux systems.
• Works with senior admins to troubleshoot issues and implement infrastructure changes.
• Participates in after-hours maintenance windows and occasional call-ins.

Skills

Linux system administration

Patching & maintenance

User & group management

Troubleshooting

RHEL/Ubuntu/Rocky Linux

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Ansible

VMware/virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience

Tools

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support operation, maintenance, and provisioning of Linux systems across the organization. The role focuses on on-premises administration with patching, user and group management, provisioning, and troubleshooting.

Growth opportunities include expanding Linux infrastructure ownership and eventual Azure Government/GCC High workloads. The role is on-site in North Logan, UT, with possible air-gapped environments.