Linux Systems Administrator

Location: Hampton, Virginia, United States

Salary: $86.54–$110.58 per hour

Company

EverWatch provides government solutions, defense, intelligence, and deployed support for critical U.S. missions.

What you will do

• Create, design, test, validate, and evolve Linux-based solutions for Air Force Intelligence Operations.
• Support global, multi-infrastructure systems used for real-time mission operations.
• Administer and troubleshoot RHEL-based systems and Linux workstations.
• Apply system security hardening, patching, PKI, and secure access practices.
• Build and modify Ansible playbooks and expand automation, virtualization, and cloud capabilities.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and engineering solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Linux systems and workstation administration with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering, or 12+ years with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience updating, testing, and validating system changes.
• Experience with Linux security hardening and patching, including RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 administration.
• Knowledge of GitLab, Ansible, RHEL Subscription Manager, and PKI infrastructure.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• DoD 8570-compliant IAT Level II or III certification, such as Security+.

Nice to have

• Experience creating Linux solutions for customer requirements and supporting U.S. government or Intelligence Community customers.
• Experience with Nagios, Linux scripting languages, network concepts, and switch or firewall configurations.
• Master's degree or Red Hat Linux certification.
• Willingness to travel 25–30%.

Culture & Benefits

• Work supports critical defense and intelligence missions.
• Opportunity to develop skills in automation, virtualization, cloud solutions, machine learning, and secure access service edge.
• Salary and benefits are determined based on experience, skills, education, location, and contract requirements.