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Linux System Administrator

Metasys Technologies
Orlando, FL Contractor
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Senior Linux Administrator

Orlando Florida 32826

11 Months


Job Summary

Responsible for configuring, deploying, and administering Linux-based systems across physical and virtual environments.


Job Description

• Configure, deploy, and administer Linux-based systems (Red Hat, Rocky, Ubuntu, etc.) in production and non-production environments.

• Assist in installation of software development and engineering tools.

• Act as a point of contact for troubleshooting and Linux support projects.

• Produce and maintain configuration and maintenance documentation.


Minimum Requirements

• Strong experience managing and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure.

• Strong experience implementing Linux infrastructure hardening (STIGs, etc.).

• Strong experience identifying and remediating vulnerabilities (STIGs, scans, etc.).

• Experience with centralized management of Linux infrastructure (Satellite, Foreman, Ansible, etc.).

• Ability to automate system administration tasks using scripting (Bash, Python) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

• Experience with Windows Domain Integration of Linux infrastructure (LDAP, Active Directory).

• Provide modest-level 24x7 on-call support for key systems.

• DoD 8140 Certification.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance.

• 7 years of Linux system administration experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.


Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of Linux system administration experience.

• Experience with AWS.

• Experience with ESS.

• Experience meeting compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53).

• Understanding and experience with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.

• Knowledge of managing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Linux environments.


Technical Skills

Must Have

• Ansible (Software)

• CMMC

• Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CENTOS/AL3)

• RMF

• STIG

Nice to Have

• AWS

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