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Linux Systems Administrator

Lentech, Inc.
Fort Meade, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/20/2026

Responsibilities:
  • Stand up, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
  • Monitoring and patching/upgrades to standard networking resources (routers, switches, firewalls).
  • Monitoring and patching/upgrades to servers and VM hardware.
  • Assist and incorporate security compliance controls as applicable.
  • Support documentation of non-applicable controls.
  • Assist with installation of new or replacement hardware or software.
  • Configure and integrate hardware or software with existing networked infrastructure.
  • Assist with decommission and/or removal of obsolete, excess, or replaced hardware.
  • Document inventory changes.
Required:
  • Active and current TS.SCI w FSP through MD
  • Proficient with Linux. Minimum of 3 years Linux system administration experience (within the last 3 years).
  • Experience with patching and upgrading Linux servers and networking resources. 
  • VM experience
  • Security cert
Desired:
Should have a working knowledge and be able to use and/or support some (preferably most) of the following resources and tools.
  • Dell and HPE Linux servers
  • Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls
  • Palo Alto firewalls
  • Ansible•Nutanix – VM management
  • Rubrik – data storage
  • Nomad containers
  • SALT scripts
  • ibreNMS
  • NetBox
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree. Ten (10) years' experience as an SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
About Lentech, Inc. 
Lentech, Inc., provides technology-enabled IT Solutions and Mission Technical Solutions to civil, defense and intelligence customers. Through our accumulated years of experience, industry expertise, and strategic partnerships, Lentech has built mission-critical solutions for our federal and commercial customers. Lentech’s clients achieve full life-cycle support and cost-effective managed services supporting enterprise computing and applications initiatives for Government agencies. Lentech’s Mission Technical Solutions Division is focused on providing engineering, operations, I&T and technical services to civil and defense customers primarily in the aerospace fields. 
 
Lentech, Inc. is a performance-based company providing employees with challenging and interesting work, competitive pay and benefits, and opportunities to learn and grow. We focus on providing an environment of fun, sharing, collaboration and connection. Our culture is team oriented, non-hierarchical and entrepreneurial. It gives people a chance to participate and be a factor in the company’s growth and success. 
 
Lentech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identification, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. We are proud of the diversity of our staff and seek diversity in our applicants. 

The proposed salary range for this position is: $150,000 - $160,000
 
 

Salary : $150,000 - $160,000

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