Linux System Administrator

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Linux System Admin to support a large-scale defense contract located in San Diego, CA through 100% on site presence . The Linux System Admin will build, configure, and maintain Linux servers and storage in a high-availability enterprise environment, implement security hardening, manage backups, and collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and data center operations .

Responsibilities of the Linux System Admin include:

• Build, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers and user workstations in a large enterprise environment
• Manage storage and backup solutions (including NetApp mounting and NetBackup) to ensure data center reliability and availability
• Implement security hardening and compliance for classified systems following ICD-503 and other standards
• Design and maintain workgroup-scale networks and authentication services LDAP, Active Directory) for cross-platform environments
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Ansible, Shell, PowerCLI) for deployment and system management
• Collaborate across teams to support infrastructure scalability, performance monitoring, and proactive system improvements

Qualifications of the Linux System Admin include:

• 5+ years of Linux administration experience, especially with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Storage and backup expertise (NetApp monitoring, NetBackup or similar tools)
• Scripting and automation skills - Ansible preferred, Shell, Perl, PowerCLI, PowerShell
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Virtualization experience with VMware VSXi, cloud familiarity is a plus
• Security compliance knowledge (ICD-503, RMF) and ability to obtain a Security+ (IAT II) within 6 months of hire

Compensation for the Linux System Admin includes:

• Salary Range: $125,000-150,000 **depending on experience**
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, sick leave as required by law

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