Linux Systems Administrator I

Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.

ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/

Your Mission

ClearEdge is hiring a Linux Systems Administrator to support a computing environment serving analysts and developers performing data science and advanced modeling for the Intelligence Community. In this role, you will maintain the security posture, performance, and reliability of Linux-based systems across multiple environments, ensuring stable operations for development, test, and production workloads.

You will serve as a key technical resource for system health, monitoring, compliance, and user support, helping transform system metrics into actionable insights while working closely with cross-functional technical teams.

You Will Excel in This Role If You::
• Enjoy solving complex system issues and supporting mission users
• Are comfortable administering Linux systems in secure environments
• Have strong communication skills and enjoy working with diverse technical teams
• Take ownership of system reliability, performance, and security
• Are detail-oriented and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities

A Day in the Life Of::
• Managing user accounts and access controls across Linux environments
• Maintaining the security posture of multiple system environments
• Monitoring system performance and application health
• Supporting data-processing and custom software applications
• Administering virtual machines running Linux and Windows
• Supporting systems hosted in AWS environments
• Maintaining system compliance and accreditation documentation
• Configuring and maintaining monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, or Elastic
• Troubleshooting and resolving system and application issues
• Coordinating system administration efforts across multiple technical teams

Must Have::
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Three (3) or more years of system administration experience in this environment
• Experience administering Linux systems in production environments
• Experience maintaining and administering virtual machines on Linux and Windows
• Experience administering systems in AWS environments
• Experience maintaining system compliance and accreditation
• Experience configuring and using monitoring tools such as Nagios, Splunk, or Elastic
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues in custom software environments
• Experience coordinating system administration activities across multiple teams or organizations
• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain an IAT Level II certification within 180 days of start date

Nice to Have::
• Experience with configuration and system state management tools such as Ansible or DSC
• Experience using source control tools such as Git
• Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience writing technical documentation
• Experience maintaining Elasticsearch or Elastic Stack products
• Experience identifying and resolving security advisories and applying vendor patches
• Experience supporting development, test, and production environments
• Current IAT Level II certification

ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.

Our Core Values—Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.

If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.