TSSCI Linux Administrator

Post Date

Jul 21, 2025

Location

Fort George G. Meade,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

20755
US
Sep 25, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

BAL-796581

Pay Rate

$46 - $58 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for a Senior Linux Administrator to sit at Fort Meade. This candidate will manage and maintain multi-user systems in virtualized environments, ensuring stability and performance. Responsibilities include account setup, software installation, storage management, and applying security configurations such as STIGs. A candidate will provide Tiered support, troubleshoot issues, and monitor systems using various tools. The role also involves creating SOPs, collaborating with users and vendors, and offering mentorship to junior staff. On-call and after-hours support may be required based on mission needs.

Compensation:
$55/hr to $60/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Required Skills & Experience

Active TSSCI Clearance
Bachelor's degree and 8years of overall related experience with a Linux server environment. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
Active IAT level II Certification
Experience with Linux (e.g., RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu), Windows, and potentially Solaris servers.
Expertise in virtualization technologies like VMware and experience with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environments.
Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, etc.).

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Integration of cyber security tools and systems with network performance, trouble ticketing, and security subsystems highly desired.
Candidates with a thorough knowledge of networking principles to included TCP/IP a plus.
Experience with a ticketing system such as ServiceNow
ITIL v3 Foundation certified

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.