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Linux Systems Administrator-February 2024
Washington
Feb 10, 2026
About Linux Systems Administrator

  Kelly Government Solutions is hiring a Linux Systems Administrator on a government contract with our customer in Washington, D.C. (Locals only). For immediate consideration, please email your current resume to Daniel Tang at [email protected]

  Position Title : Linux Systems Administrator

  Pay Range - $54.00 - $61.00/hour

  Clearance : Active Secret required with ability to obtain Top Secret and IAT II Certification

  Location : Washington, D.C. (on-site)

  Travel : None

  Citizenship : Yes

  Work Schedule: 1 st shift / Full time 40 hours

  Education required:

  Bachelor s Degree and at least 6 years of position related work experience; OR equivalent position related work experience.Overview:

  Be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team who supports the U.S Navy s Strategic System Program SSP. We are searching for an on-site Linux System Administrator to support the Information Technology Operations Team.

  The Role: As a Linux System Administrator, you will work with a Team to install, configure, maintain, and deploy Linux Servers.

  You will: Install, configure, harden, patch, tune, upgrade, and archive Linux Servers Harden Linux Servers in accordance with System Security Policies and DISA STIGs

  Troubleshoot issues to restore operations.

  Assist with COTS installations, tuning, and troubleshooting.

  Perform vulnerability scans and remediate findings

  Create technical documentation to include technical instructions and technical designs

  Who You Are :

  You are eager to work in a DoD environment supporting the customer’s mission.

  You love learning how to use and administer new tools and technologies.

  You enjoy working with people and collaborating across teams.

  You have a high degree of personal drive, initiative and the ability to drive change

  Skills Required :

  Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

  Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

  An IAT II certification as specified in the DoD 8570

  Ability to obtain and maintain Common Access Card (CAC), badge access to the customers facility, and a SSP network account in good standing

  The ability to understand and remediate vulnerabilities identified by CTOs, IVAMs, DISA STIGS, ACAS, and evaluate STIG Proficient with Linux Native Security tools

  Capable of installing, configuring, and operating AIDE across multiple machines

  Capable of managing SELINUX and SELINUX policies across a wide software baseline or Understanding of Linux native firewall and system services Java/Tomcat/TomcatEE/Glassfish installation and application support troubleshooting, upgrades Docker container deployment and container management build, test, and update.

  NFS/CIFS deployment, configuration and troubleshooting Must be capable of working in a small team using Agile methodology

  Must be capable of working with engineering staff to diagnoses correct issues In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and supporting protocols Self-motivation and ability to work independently

  Basic knowledge of Virtualization VMWARE

  Preferred and relational databases Oracle and/or MySQL

  Ability to interact with and effectively present information to peers, management and customers.

  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners and government officials

  Skills Preferred :

  Additional education and skills that will further contribute to your success include: Linux+ or a RHCE/RHCA training or certification Docker compose, K8 or Openshift experience Degree in an IT, Information Systems, Engineering, Science or similar technical discipline is preferredExperience Required:

  Success in this position requires: Experience hardening systems in accordance with DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides STIGs

  Experience with Linux scripting languages to automate tasks using Ansible or similar tools

  Experience planning and deploying complex toolsets on top of the Linux platform

  Experience with Gitlab, Git, and Gitlab workers, and configuring Gitlab pipelines

  Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Docker and Docker containers

  Experience Preferred:

  Additional experience that will further contribute to your success include: Experience working in a hybrid military-civilian military environmentWhat happens next:

  Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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  As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

  Why Kelly ® Government Solutions?

  Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world’s most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It’s just another way we make the job search work for you.

  About Kelly

  Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

  Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

  Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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