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Linux Systems Administrator

Peraton
Full Timesenior
Gaithersburg, Maryland, US$112k – $179kPosted March 17, 2026

Job Description

What you'll need:

  • Education: 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD
  • Must have demonstrable previous experience in Linux System Administration in areas such as those above
  • Must be proficient in verbal and written communication with teammates and supervisors, including the ability to communicate across disciplines
  • Must not only possess technical depth, but also have demonstrated practical application implementing and maintaining similar systems in production environments while applying industry standards and best practices
  • Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance. SCI eligibility may be required in the future. The position may elevate to TS Poly in the future, so candidates should be able to pass a Polygraph evaluation

This is an on-site position in Gaithersburg, MD.

Peraton is seeking an experienced Linux System Administrator to implement and manage a centralized Cloud System Management system.

This role requires a self-starter who can operate as the program's Linux expert within a small team with minimal supervision. Normal activities for this role include:

  • Configure ACAS; evaluating and understanding STIG; perform ACAS scans and perform compliance assessment against STIG; configure and manage ePolicy Orchestrator for Data Loss Prevention and Antivirus.
  • Configure tools such as YUM, Ansible, and WSUS Server; remediate and patch systems.
  • Set up Kick Start scripts and Boot Server; configure and manage a Linux Identity Management System.
  • Set up and configure TFTO and HTTPS; configure an audit reduction/SIEM tool.
  • Configure and manage firewalls; configure and manage file sharing with Windows systems; and configure and manage a complete system inventory.

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