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Linux System Administrator (TS/SCI)

Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions Salary
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking  Linux System Administrators to support a classified program for National Geospatial Agency in  Rancho Bernardo, CA.  The team is seeking individuals skilled in developing and maintaining Linux infrastructure technology for a library modernization program.

Clearance : Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Location : Rancho Bernardo, CA (100% on-site)

This job opens for applications on 1 / 21 / 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities of the Linux System Administrator :

  • Actively maintain and develop all infrastructure technology to ensure necessary uptime service.
  • Engineer systems administration-related solutions for various operational and project needs.
  • Maintain best practices for managing systems and services across all managed environments.
  • Identify, analyze, and log performance issues for reporting and resolving exceptions.
  • Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes on servers, workstations, storage, and network hardware.
  • Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks.
  • Provide input to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment.
  • Monitor system performance and plan for capacity proactively.
  • Collaborate with other teams and members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes.

Qualifications of the Linux System Administrator :

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 3-5 years of prior relevant RHEL and server administration experience
  • IAT II certification (Sec , CYSA , etc.) or ability to obtain within 6 months
  • Extensive knowledge of multiple specialties including operating systems, storage technologies, and peripherals.
  • Proficient in Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems administration (5 years).
  • Experienced in integrating Linux with Windows Active Directory.
  • Familiar with VMWare and virtualization concepts.
  • Skilled in Shell, Perl, and / or PowerCLI / PowerShell scripting.
  • Solid understanding of protocols such as DNS and LDAP.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills for presenting information to a diverse audience (technical and non-technical).
  • Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience with operating system update services such as YUM or DNF and RedHat Satellite.
  • Knowledgeable in technologies including Ansible modules and Trellix Anti-Virus.
  • Compensation of the Linux System Administrator :

  • Total compensation based on experience level - $90,000 - $130,000
  • based on experience level
  • Full Benefits : PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Long-term program (4 years) supporting NERVE - National Geospatial Agency
  • Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions
  • Salary : $90,000 - $130,000

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