Senior Linux & Real-Time Systems Administrator - TS/SCI

Canvas Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to support classified test area computing environments, including Linux/Real Time Linux systems and related infrastructure. Responsibilities include patching, backups, access control, and technical liaison for vendor support.

The role requires a Master’s degree and a TS/SCI clearance; DoD 8570/8140 certifications are strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, systems engineering, or related field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with U.S. citizenship required.
• More than 10 years in DoD classified environments with systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert level system administration support for classified test area computing environments.
• Maintain and secure standalone IM/IT systems with patches, backups, and access control.
• Support real-time and distributed test area computing systems and networks.
• Assist with system integration, network implementation, and disaster recovery planning.
• Develop and maintain RDT&E enclaves, baselines, and security audit log generation.

Skills

Linux Admin

Real-time Linux

RMF/JSIG

Enclave configuration

Audit logs

VTC/meeting support

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in IT/cybersecurity/systems engineering

DoD 8570/8140 certifications preferred (CISSP, Linux+)

Job description

Canvas Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to support classified test area computing environments, including Linux/Real Time Linux systems and related infrastructure. Responsibilities include patching, backups, access control, and technical liaison for vendor support.

The role requires a Master’s degree and a TS/SCI clearance; DoD 8570/8140 certifications are strongly preferred. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.