Linux System Administrator, Stf - TS/SCI W/Poly- Onsite: Sunnyva Security Clearance
Job in
Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94085, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
Lockheed Martin
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Administrator, IT Support, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number 716675
Description:
This Classified IT Operations position supports Lockheed Martin Space. The selected candidate will be responsible for upgrades, operations and maintenance, hardware and software installations, and service requests (servers, workstations, containers, networking, and storage), as well as continuity of operations (backups and verified restore capabilities).
In this position, the chosen candidate will utilize their system administration and architecture skills as primary IT support for several classified environments.
• Candidate must have a TS/SCI security clearance with an active CI Poly
• Install/configure Linux operating systems and software applications
• Perform periodic audits of system security settings
• Install operating system security patches and firmware updates
• Create/manage security groups
• Coordinate hardware repair activities
• Diagnose and resolve hardware/software problems/issues
• Create scripts to automate system administration tasks
• Provision virtual environments using VMware
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have an Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a DoD 8572 qualified certification such as CompTIA Security+ (or be able to acquire within 60 days)
• Direct work experience with Operating System life cycle management and configuration management (i.e., Installation/Upgrades, System Imaging, Account Management, SSSD and LDAP, Hardware Modernization, Performance Monitoring, Ansible, etc.)
• Direct work experience using and administrating Unix or Linux Operating Systems
• Direct work experience with scripting and automation (i.e., Ansible, Python, Bash, Power Shell, etc.)
• Must have a solid understanding of Linux file permissions, and log-file troubleshooting tactics.
• Knowledge of VMware for virtualization of servers
Desired
Skills:
• Knowledge of National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Requirements
• Direct work experience interfacing with vulnerability remediation tools and security management tools used for system hardening, log management. and configuration management (ex: Nessus, McAfee, WSUS, Yum/DNF, SCCM, Ivanti, Shavlik, Blade Logic, Splunk, ACAS, SCAP, HBSS, etc.)
• Knowledge of container creation and management (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Knowledge of Dev Ops tools (Git, Git Lab, Bit Bucket, etc...)
• Experience with HPC systems
• Knowledge of Linux authentication with Active Directory (SSSD)
• Experience with Open Shift or similar kubernetes platforms
• Experience building and managing Podman or Docker containers
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline…
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