Linux Systems Administrator (5589)

SMX•Patuxent River, MD, MD

11d•$95,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

SMX is seeking a Linux System Administrator to support an embedded lab environment at NAS Patuxent River. This role provides direct hands-on support for hardware, operating systems, and applications within an embedded environment. The Linux System Administrator will ensure deployed lab systems are fully compliant with DoD security and configuration standards by performing patching, scanning, backup, and STIG application. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux expertise, practical scripting skills, and experience with automation through Ansible, combined with foundational troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

Requirements

Clearance Required: Secret
Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret
3+ years of related experience
Ability to work onsite at NAS Patuxent River (CWS eligible)
Proficiency with Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu/Solaris/CentOS) required
Proficiency with Linux shell scripting required
Experience with Ansible required
Foundational troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
Ability to follow established processes for compliance, configuration, and documentation

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with compliance practices including DoD STIGs, patching, and scanning
Experience in lab or RDT&E support environments
Exposure to networking and virtualization technologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Provide hardware support for deployed lab systems
Install, configure, and support operating systems and application software
Perform compliance assurance tasks including STIG application, patching, backups, and vulnerability scanning across all lab devices
Develop and maintain Linux scripts to support system administration tasks
Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automation of administrative and compliance activities
Troubleshoot technical issues across hardware, OS, applications, and network connectivity
Work collaboratively with other administrators and engineers to ensure lab systems remain secure and operational