Senior Linux Systems Administrator - Cloud & Security

Searchability Aerospace & Defense; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Searchability Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Linux System Administrator to oversee large-scale Linux environments and securely patch, monitor, and troubleshoot mission-critical systems. The role spans traditional infrastructure and cloud platforms, requiring independent work in high-security settings.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Linux administration, scripting with Bash/Python, and strong networking fundamentals, plus Security+.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience.
• Scripting and automation using Bash and Python.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (switching, VLANs, storage).
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure.
• Security+ certification or equivalent security knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform system administration and patch management.
• Troubleshoot issues across enterprise Linux environments.
• Provide hardware support and monitor infrastructure.
• Support cloud platforms and related services.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Networking fundamentals

Security+

Tools

Bash

Python

Job description

Searchability Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Linux System Administrator to oversee large-scale Linux environments and securely patch, monitor, and troubleshoot mission-critical systems. The role spans traditional infrastructure and cloud platforms, requiring independent work in high-security settings.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in Linux administration, scripting with Bash/Python, and strong networking fundamentals, plus Security+.