Senior Linux Administrator: Cloud, Security & Automation

NewGen Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to design, build, and operate a Threat Intelligence Platform. You will enhance cybersecurity posture, automate tasks, and integrate AWS/Azure/GCP services while collaborating with government sponsors and external vendors.

Responsibilities include standardizing processes, patch management, database optimization, and performance tuning across complex environments.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance required or obtainable.
• 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience.
• 5+ years Linux systems administration (RHEL 8/9/10 preferred).
• Experience with PostgreSQL databases and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with AWS, networking concepts, and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Standardize processes across multiple customer environments.
• Engineer and maintain Linux architectures (RHEL 8/9/10, AWS Linux).
• Automate tasks and integrate cloud services to improve patching and DevOps.
• Coordinate with government sponsors and vendors, ensuring security posture.
• Develop patching standards across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud environments.
• Assess and implement AI capabilities into the Threat Intelligence Platform.

Skills

Linux Administration

PostgreSQL

Automation

Cloud integration

AWS networking

Education

BS Computer Science / related

Tools

AWS

Security tooling

Job description

NewGen Technologies in Arlington, VA seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to design, build, and operate a Threat Intelligence Platform. You will enhance cybersecurity posture, automate tasks, and integrate AWS/Azure/GCP services while collaborating with government sponsors and external vendors.

Responsibilities include standardizing processes, patch management, database optimization, and performance tuning across complex environments.