Senior Linux System Administrator - 172009

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to join a large DoD program in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on managing Linux-based systems, ensuring uptime, and supporting secure network operations.

Responsibilities include installing and configuring LAN/WAN components, monitoring network availability, and assisting in planning and coordination with hardware and software teams. A Secret or Top Secret clearance is required, and Security+ certification is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years experience, or an equivalent path (e.g., Associate with 6 years or 8 years without degree).
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance required.
• Strong Linux experience and Security+ certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong Linux experience

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Associates degree + 6 years

8 years experience without degree

Tools

Security+ Certification

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 activeSecret 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 7/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.