Senior Linux System Administrato

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to join a large DOD program in San Diego, CA. The role will focus on configuring and maintaining Linux servers, securing network infrastructure, and supporting ongoing operations.

The ideal candidate has strong Linux experience, a Security+ certification, and the ability to obtain an active Secret or Top Secret clearance. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years experience, or Associate with 6 years, or 8 years without a degree.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required.
• Strong Linux experience.
• Security+ Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support LAN/WAN/Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
• Monitor network to ensure availability for all users and perform necessary maintenance.
• Assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware/software.
• Administer network security measures.

Skills

Strong Linux experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

8 years of experience without a degree

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Senior Linux System Administrator to join a large DOD program in San Diego, CA.

Essential Duties of the Sr Linux System Administrator:

• Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system.
• Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
• May administer network security measures.

Qualifications of the Sr Linux System Administrator:

• Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience, Associates degree and 6 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Strong Linux experience.
• Security+ Certification required.

Compensation for the Sr Linux System Administrator:

• $100,000 - $130,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 9/23/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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