Demo

Linux System Administrator

Idaho Scientific
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Life is Short. Solve Hard Problems with Cool People. 
Idaho Scientific is the Goldilocks of the spirit and growth of a startup, with a financial footing and safety of a stable corporation. The perks of working at Idaho Scientific include all the benefits you’d expect from an employer who prioritizes a balanced human experience: 
  • Competitive Pay 
  • Flexible Work Schedule  
  • Health Benefits and Insurance  
  • Retirement fund contributions 
  • Profit Sharing 
  • Generous Paid Time Off Policy 
 
Solve the Problem, Not the Symptom.
Idaho Scientific designs and deploys secure system solutions through novel CPU design, crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-a-chip architectures and hardened operating systems.  Our solutions are the foundation for how military systems will remain safe and secure in the conflicts of the future.  We need smart people like you to join us in solving hard problems that matter. 

Position Description
The Linux Systems Administrator is a full-time position that reports to company leadership but is expected to interact and support team members across the organization. Candidates with more than three years system administration experience, working with Linux computers and networks will be considered. The individual selected for this role will provide system administration support for Idaho Scientific’s engineering team. The applicant selected will be exposed to a wide range of technical growth opportunities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and willing to relocate to Boise, Idaho.

What You’ll Get to Do:
  • Participate in network architecture design and review 
  • Build, configure, maintain and test Linux, macOS, & Windows based servers and workstations 
  • Develop scripts to automate administration and auditing workloads 
  • Implement NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 compliant procedures and security controls 
  • Actively participate in the development of security practices and procedures to promote security across the organization 
  • Perform security auditing 
  • Provide IT support to employees in a fast paced, technically diverse environment 
  • Thoroughly document system adds, changes, and modifications 
  • Stay current with industry best practices, vulnerabilities and countermeasure solutions 
  • Provide troubleshooting of network and software issues 
  • Work in a team environment in coordination with and under supervision of an IT Director and/or ISSM/O 
Required Qualifications & Experience 
  • US Citizenship
  • Ability to get a security clearance
  • More than 3 years of proven system administration past performance, including Linux and Windows administration, firewall and switch configuration, scripting and software deployment
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, while engaging in multiple tasks at once
  • Strong listening and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with computer virtualization
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture
  • Strong understanding of the OSI/IP Stack 
Preferred Qualifications & Experience 
  • Active US Security Clearance 
  • Bachelor’s degree in technical field 
  • Experience with scripting with BASH and PowerShell 
  • Experience with Ansible or similar automation tools
  • Experience using GIT 
  • Experience with managing IPA/IdM and/or Active Directory
  • Experience with networking, layer 2 and layer 3 devices, VPN 
Location 
  • The preferred work location is at Idaho Scientific headquarters in Boise, Idaho
  • If relocation is the only reason a candidate wouldn’t consider the position, we’re willing to consider alternative work location arrangements as long as the candidate has reliable access to secure facilities. 
Commitment to Diversity. 
Idaho Scientific is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition including pregnancy, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Powered by JazzHR

kgUNhqqdAZ

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Linux System Administrator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Linux System Administrator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$85,059 - $120,527
Income Estimation: 
$104,896 - $133,785
Income Estimation: 
$123,198 - $153,566
Income Estimation: 
$178,567 - $236,389
Income Estimation: 
$208,946 - $287,431
Income Estimation: 
$83,502 - $107,152
Income Estimation: 
$104,896 - $133,785
Income Estimation: 
$123,198 - $153,566
Income Estimation: 
$104,896 - $133,785
Income Estimation: 
$128,195 - $161,806
Income Estimation: 
$67,510 - $85,676
Income Estimation: 
$85,059 - $120,527
Income Estimation: 
$90,936 - $120,778
Income Estimation: 
$83,502 - $107,152
Income Estimation: 
$101,597 - $131,824
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Idaho Scientific

Idaho Scientific
Hired Organization Address UT Full Time
Life is Short. Solve Hard Problems with Cool People. Idaho Scientific is the Goldilocks of the spirit and growth of a st...
Idaho Scientific
Hired Organization Address Salt Lake, UT Full Time
Life is Short. Solve Hard Problems with Cool People. Idaho Scientific is the Goldilocks of technology firms, combining t...
Idaho Scientific
Hired Organization Address Lehi, UT Full Time
Life is Short. Solve Hard Problems with Cool People. Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of bei...
Idaho Scientific
Hired Organization Address Boise, ID Full Time
Life is Short. Solve Hard Problems with Cool People. Idaho Scientific is the Goldilocks of of technology firms, combinin...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Linux System Administrator jobs in the Boise, ID area that may be a better fit.

Linux Administrator

Idaho State Job Bank, Boise, ID

System Administrator

Idaho State Job Bank, Boise, ID

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!