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ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC

Linux Systems Administrator

ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Your Mission As a Senior Linux Systems Administrator, you will play a vital role in implementing, maintaining, and securing critical IT systems. You will manage day‑to‑day system operations, provide Tier 2 escalation support, implement security patches, and collaborate with ISSOs and ISOs to ensure systems remain secure and compliant. Your deep technical knowledge and experience across Linux and Windows platforms will support architecture and operations at scale.

In this highly collaborative environment, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your problem‑solving skills and system administration expertise while supporting some of the most impactful government initiatives in the Intelligence Community.

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:

Experienced in Linux/UNIX system administration and troubleshooting

Skilled in patch management and system hardening

Familiar with performance optimization and capacity planning

Confident supporting Tier 2 escalations and resolving complex issues

Knowledgeable in configuration management and IT compliance frameworks

Comfortable working across platforms (Linux, UNIX, and Windows)

Effective at coordinating with security and system stakeholders

A Day in the Life Of:

Implementing, maintaining, and securing enterprise IT systems

Monitoring and resolving issues across servers, storage, and network devices

Applying IAVA patches and maintaining compliance documentation

Performing Tier 2 support for escalated issues and coordinating resolution

Collaborating with ISSOs and ISOs for configuration and security approvals

Supporting POA&M milestones and compliance reporting

Troubleshooting and analyzing system integration and performance

Must Have:

TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

15 years of system administration experience in similar environments

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree)

6 years of experience with IT Service Management (ITSM)

ITIL 4 platform certification

Proficiency in Linux/UNIX and Windows system administration

Strong experience in patching, compliance, and issue resolution

Nice to Have:

Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)

Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, etc.)

Exposure to cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, OpenStack)

Working knowledge of network protocols and firewalls

Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Perl for automation

Experience with log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK)

Prior work in DoD/IC environments supporting classified systems

About us We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.

Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.

ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets!

If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.

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