Senior Linux Systems Engineer, TS/Q Clearance Required

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to install, configure, and maintain complex Linux environments across on-prem and cloud platforms. The role emphasizes security, compliance with federal requirements, and collaboration with application teams to ensure reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years of hands-on Linux administration, proficiency with scripting, configuration management tools, virtualization, and cloud platforms, plus US

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of hands-on Linux sysadmin experience across enterprise environments.
• Deep proficiency in Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Expertise in Bash, Python, or Perl scripting.
• Experience with Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Familiarity with VMware, KVM, Hyper-V virtualization.
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud.
• Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, firewalls.
• US Citizenship required; DOE Q or TS clearance required.
• Preferred: RHCE, LPIC-2/LPIC-3 or equivalent.
• Preferred: Docker or Kubernetes experience.
• Preferred: DISA STIGs, NIST, CIS benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux systems, servers, virtualization platforms, and cloud computing environments
• Monitor system performance and conduct capacity analysis
• Address performance bottlenecks to ensure efficiency and availability
• Implement security measures and conduct audits
• Ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues to minimize downtime
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools
• Perform software updates, patches, and upgrades while testing functionality and compatibility
• Create and update system documentation covering configurations, processes, and procedures
• Partner with application teams and IT stakeholders on system integration, patch workflows, and maintenance
• Drive infrastructure scalability, innovation, and operational efficiency
• Support critical IT operations for federal government projects

Skills

Linux Systems Administration

Scripting Languages (Bash, Python, Per

Configuration Management (Ansible,

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

DOE Q or TS Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

KVM

Hyper-V

Job description

• Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux systems, servers, virtualization platforms, and cloud computing environments
• Monitor system performance and conduct capacity analysis
• Address performance bottlenecks to ensure efficiency and availability
• Implement security measures and conduct audits
• Ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues to minimize downtime
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools
• Perform software updates, patches, and upgrades while testing functionality and compatibility
• Create and update system documentation covering configurations, processes, and procedures
• Partner with application teams and IT stakeholders on system integration, patch workflows, and maintenance
• Drive infrastructure scalability, innovation, and operational efficiency
• Support critical IT operations for federal government projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 8-10+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience across enterprise environments
• Deep proficiency in Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu
• Expertise in command-line interfaces and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, and firewalls
• DOE Q or TS Clearance required
• US Citizenship required
• Preferred: RHCE, LPIC-2/LPIC-3, or equivalent certification
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with Docker or Kubernetes
• Preferred: Familiarity with DISA STIGs, NIST, or CIS benchmarks
• Less than 10% travel required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Linux Systems Administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux environments, as well as proficiency in scripting and automation tools. Ensures compliance with security standards and effectively collaborates with IT stakeholders to drive operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Linux Systems Administration
• Scripting Languages (Bash, Python, Perl)
• Configuration Management (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)
• DOE Q or TS Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Linux Operating Systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Command-Line Interfaces
• Virtualization Technologies (VMware, KVM, Hyper-V)
• Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, Firewalls)
• System Performance Monitoring
• Security Measures Implementation
• Capacity Analysis
• Software Updates and Patches
• System Documentation
• Infrastructure Scalability

Certifications & Qualifications

• RHCE
• LPIC-2
• LPIC-3

Industry Keywords

• Federal Security Requirements
• DISA STIGs
• NIST
• CIS Benchmarks

Tools & Technologies

• Automation Tools
• Docker
• Kubernetes