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Credence

Linux Administrator

Credence

Linux Administrator supporting DLA enterprise logistics systems with a focus on system administration and security. Collaborating with Cloud Engineers and Cybersecurity Professionals in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleAWSCloudCyber SecurityLinuxPythonTerraformVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Collaborate with a large team of Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Cybersecurity Professionals to manage and modernize workloads in the cloud.
  • Troubleshoot complex problems and design and implement solutions.
  • Build automation to eliminate mundane tasks.
  • Document any developed processes and procedures.
  • Administer, configure, and maintain RHEL server environments.
  • Ensure system availability, performance, and reliability across enterprise infrastructure.
  • Perform system patching, updates, and configuration management in accordance with government and enterprise security requirements.
  • Maintain baseline configurations and ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., STIGs).
  • Manage Linux user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
  • Support identity and access management processes in secure environments.
  • Diagnose and resolve system, application, and access-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Provide Tier II/III technical support for Linux environments.
  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls aligned with federal standards and RMF requirements.
  • Support vulnerability scanning, patch remediation, and continuous monitoring activities.
  • Support virtualized Linux environments and enterprise platforms (e.g., VMware, cloud-based infrastructure).
  • Assist with provisioning, deployment, and sustainment of systems.
  • Participate in change management processes and maintain accurate system documentation.
  • Ensure all changes are tracked and compliant with Government-directed processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • US citizenship with the ability to obtain a public trust
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration in enterprise or government environments
  • Current CompTIA Security+ Certification or ability to obtain it in the first 60 days
  • Current AWS Certification or ability to obtain it in the first 90 days
  • Ability to work and produce results in an agile and fast-paced environment with dynamic deadlines
  • Experience with automation/scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible)
  • Experience with:
  • - Linux OS (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • - System patching, configuration management, and troubleshooting
  • - User account and access management
  • - Virtualization platforms and/or cloud infrastructure
  • - Networking fundamentals and system performance tuning
  • - Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, including:
  • - STIG implementation and vulnerability remediation
  • **Preferred Qualifications**
  • - Experience supporting DLA, DoD, or federal enterprise IT environments
  • - Strong AWS skills
  • - Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation)
  • - Proficiency with containerization in the cloud (EKS, ECS, Fargate)
  • - Familiarity with RMF (Risk Management Framework) processes
  • - Experience supporting enterprise service management or logistics systems
  • - Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, RHCSA/RHCE, AWS, etc.)

Benefits

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  • Collaborate with a large team of Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Cybersecurity Professionals to manage and modernize workloads in the cloud.
  • Troubleshoot complex problems and design and implement solutions.
  • Build automation to eliminate mundane tasks.
  • Document any developed processes and procedures.
  • Administer, configure, and maintain RHEL server environments.
  • Ensure system availability, performance, and reliability across enterprise infrastructure.
  • Perform system patching, updates, and configuration management in accordance with government and enterprise security requirements.
  • Maintain baseline configurations and ensure compliance with security standards (e.g., STIGs).
  • Manage Linux user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
  • Support identity and access management processes in secure environments.
  • Diagnose and resolve system, application, and access-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Provide Tier II/III technical support for Linux environments.
  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls aligned with federal standards and RMF requirements.
  • Support vulnerability scanning, patch remediation, and continuous monitoring activities.
  • Support virtualized Linux environments and enterprise platforms (e.g., VMware, cloud-based infrastructure).
  • Assist with provisioning, deployment, and sustainment of systems.
  • Participate in change management processes and maintain accurate system documentation.
  • Ensure all changes are tracked and compliant with Government-directed processes. 🎯 Requirements
  • US citizenship with the ability to obtain a public trust
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in Linux system administration in enterprise or government environments
  • Current CompTIA Security+ Certification or ability to obtain it in the first 60 days
  • Current AWS Certification or ability to obtain it in the first 90 days
  • Ability to work and produce results in an agile and fast-paced environment with dynamic deadlines
  • Experience with automation/scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible)
  • Experience with:
  • - Linux OS (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)
  • - System patching, configuration management, and troubleshooting
  • - User account and access management
  • - Virtualization platforms and/or cloud infrastructure
  • - Networking fundamentals and system performance tuning
  • - Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, including:
  • - STIG implementation and vulnerability remediation
  • **Preferred Qualifications**
  • - Experience supporting DLA, DoD, or federal enterprise IT environments
  • - Strong AWS skills
  • - Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation)
  • - Proficiency with containerization in the cloud (EKS, ECS, Fargate)
  • - Familiarity with RMF (Risk Management Framework) processes
  • - Experience supporting enterprise service management or logistics systems
  • - Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, RHCSA/RHCE, AWS, etc.) Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools
Linux system administrationAutomationScriptingSystem patchingConfiguration managementTroubleshootingUser account managementAccess managementVirtualizationCybersecurity controls
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem-solvingDocumentationAgile environment adaptabilityResults-orientedChange managementTechnical support
Certifications
CompTIA Security+AWS CertificationRHCSARHCE