Sr. Linux Systems Administrator

Post Date

Apr 30, 2026

Location

Beavercreek,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

45431
US
Jul 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

CIN-75bc58a4-6c13-4aa0-b966-5fc84fdde742

Pay Rate

$42 - $53 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer in the Dayton, OH area is seeking a Senior Linux Administrator for a contract to hire opportunity. This individual will be responsible but not limited to the following: work alongside other administrators to work to containerize applications and deploy them into the cloud. Will be supporting a highly visible project for a government customer for the latest cutting-edge technologies. (Working with Kubernetes, AWS, and benchmarking to develop this special project) Will be required to sit on site 5 days/week at the base and have the ability to obtain TS/SCI Security DoD clearance.

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Required Skills & Experience

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Bachelor's Degree (STEM preferred) or 6 YOE in lieu of
10+ years of experience in systems administration (Linux)
Active Security+, CASP+ or IAT Level II certification

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Active TS/SCI Security clearance (DoD)
Experience implementing cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, etc.
Experience working with Harbor
Experience maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Experience with VMware
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.