Platform / Linux System Administrator

Medium; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

401K retirement plan

Paid Time Off

11 paid holidays

Flexible work options

Job summary

Synergy ECP, based in Columbia, Maryland, is seeking a Linux System Administrator to manage and secure enterprise Linux environments. Responsibilities include system installation, performance monitoring, and user management.

The ideal candidate has strong Linux administration experience and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or Python. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $125,000, health benefits, and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Experience managing, maintaining, and securing Linux systems.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting system, network, and application issues.
• Ability to automate routine administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems.
• Monitor system performance and ensure uptime/reliability.
• Manage user access, permissions, and security configurations.

Skills

Strong Linux administration experience

Scripting (Bash, Python)

System monitoring and performance tuning

Networking fundamentals

Security best practices

Tools

Configuration management tools

Cloud-based Linux environments

Job description

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities. The company leverages its expertise in data transport solutions, software and systems engineering, and other solutions to deliver critical and innovative capabilities to high-level decision makers that enhance our nation’s security.

In an ultra-competitive environment, Synergy ECP has thrived by adhering to our name, making sure excellence is displayed by our employees, to our customers and by improving performance.

Overview

We are seeking Linux System Administrators to manage, maintain, and secure enterprise computing environments.

What You’ll Do

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems
• Monitor system performance and ensure uptime/reliability
• Manage user access, permissions, and security configurations
• Troubleshoot system, network, and application issues
• Support patching, upgrades, and system hardening
• Automate routine administrative tasks

Core Skills

• Strong Linux administration experience
• Scripting (Bash, Python)
• System monitoring and performance tuning
• Networking fundamentals
• Security best practices

Nice to Have

• Experience with virtualization or containers
• Configuration management tools
• Cloud-based Linux environments

Clearance Required

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Other Requirements

U.S. Citizenship

Compensation

Typical salary range starts at $125,000 and stretches up to $240,000.

Benefits

Health & Retirement: comprehensive health benefits package and 401K retirement plan. Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays. Flexible work options.

Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to maintaining a professional and respectful workplace where every employee can succeed.