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Linux System Administrator

Job in Laurel, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 20724, USA
Listing for: MANTECH
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Administrator, Unix/Linux, Systems Engineer, Network Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Laurel

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career-driven, and customer-focused Linux System Administrator to join our team in Laurel, MD
. You will play a critical role in supporting the enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global, mission-focused workforce. This position supports the high-visibility Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization, responsible for the delivery and security of MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT), the foundation for enterprise-wide services. As a System Engineer, you will work alongside customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and vendors to support the implementation and compliance of advanced EIT capabilities through Data Center & Compute Services.

Responsibilities

Include But Are Not Limited To
  • Administer, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems to ensure high performance and reliability. Responsible for OS installation, system health and security integrity, network component configuration, and executing continuous system enhancements.
  • Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
  • Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
  • Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations,monitoring and problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
  • Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and will remain involved in the resolution process.
  • Optimizesystem operations and resourceutilizationand perform system capacity analysis and planning.
  • Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware,applications and software integration.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in technical discipline is required. Five (5) years of additional System Administration experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
  • 20+ years’ experience as a System Administration in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading Systems Administration/Engineering efforts is required
  • Must be proficient troubleshooting in a Linux environment
  • Experience with VMware
  • IAT I certification (DoD 8140requiredwithin 60 days of starting employment.Acceptable certifications include A+ CE/CCNA-Security/CND/Network+ CE /CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/Security+ CE/CND/SSCP)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Based on program and technical requirements, evaluates and recommends appropriate hardware, software and services solutions.
  • Experience/familiarization with full lifecycle management of Linux systems, to include provisioning, configurationmanagementand patching.
  • Red Hat Certified System Administration Certification.
  • Experience with NetAPP
Clearance Requirements
  • Must possess and maintain a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
  • Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
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