Linux Systems Administrator

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
87-111 Hourly
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Administer and engineer Linux-based systems and workstations supporting Air Force Intelligence Operations. Responsibilities include designing, testing, validating, securing, patching, troubleshooting, and implementing RHEL solutions across global infrastructures. The role also supports automation, virtualization, cloud technologies, monitoring, networking, and secure access while translating customer mission needs into technical solutions.
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Job TitleLinux Systems Administrator Overview

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions.  We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.


EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.


Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the Intelligence Community? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.  


As a Linux engineer on our team, you have the chance to shape Air Force Intelligence Operations capabilities by leading creating Linux-based solutions for global, multi-infrastructure systems supporting real-time mission operations. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. On our team, you’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like automation, virtualization, cloud solutions, machine learning, and secure access service edge.  Grow your skills by merging Linux troubleshooting, solutions development, testing and and implementation with new skills associated with automation, virtualization, and cloud implementation to ensure the real-time Air Force customer needs are met while creating a framework for future technology innovations and capability improvements.  Join our team and create the future of capabilities supporting Air Force Intelligence Operations.


Join us. The world can’t wait. 

Qualifications

You Have:  

  • Experience updating, testing, and validating changes to systems
  • Experience with system security hardening and patching for Linux systems and workstations
  • Knowledge of System Administration interdependencies specific to RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 systems and administration of Linux-based workstations
  • Knowledge of GitLab and Ansible
  • Knowledge of RHEL
  • TS/SCI with a polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, information technology, information systems or engineering and 5+ years of experience with administration of Linux-based systems and workstation or a HS Diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with administration of Linux-based systems and workstation
  • DoD 8570-Compliant IAT Level II or III Certification, such as Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:  

  • Experience creating Linux-based solutions for customer requirements 
  • Experience using health and status monitoring software, including Nagios
  • Experience supporting U.S. government customers, preferably within the U.S. Intelligence Community 
  • Experience with Linux scripting languages 
  • Knowledge of network concepts and switch/firewall configurations 
  • Master’s degree 
  • RedHat Linux Certification

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

 

Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86.54 to $110.58 per hour.  The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch’s total compensation package for employees.

Job LocationsUS-MD-Annapolis Junction SkillsLinux, CentOS, Ansible, Jira, DOD 8570, Networking, System Engineering, Firewalls MinMax

Skills Required

  • Experience updating, testing, and validating system changes
  • Experience with Linux system and workstation security hardening and patching
  • Knowledge of system administration interdependencies for RHEL 8 and RHEL 9
  • Knowledge of Linux-based workstation administration
  • Knowledge of GitLab and Ansible
  • Knowledge of RHEL
  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, or engineering and 5+ years of Linux systems and workstation administration experience; alternatively, high school diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience
  • DoD 8570-compliant IAT Level II or III certification, such as Security+
  • Experience creating Linux-based solutions for customer requirements
  • Experience with health and status monitoring software, including Nagios
  • Experience supporting U.S. government customers, preferably in the Intelligence Community
  • Experience with Linux scripting languages
  • Knowledge of network concepts and switch or firewall configurations
  • Master’s degree
  • Red Hat Linux certification
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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
245 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

EverWatch is a government solutions and technology company supporting U.S. defense and intelligence agencies. It delivers mission-ready software, cyber and analytical services, secure systems, and operational support for high-stakes federal missions. Its capabilities include artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, software and analytics development, cloud services, signals intelligence, data science, and mission deployment, with an emphasis on classified, national-security environments.

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