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Linux System Administrator

GIGATEC Engineering

On-site
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Senior
15+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 3w ago

Real job — pulled straight from GIGATEC Engineering’s careers page · Verified September 5, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

GIGATEC Engineering is hiring a Linux System Administrator — a full-time, based in Annapolis Junction, MD role. Apply directly on GIGATEC Engineering's careers page below.

Linux System Administrator

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Perks and Benefits

  • 100% Paid Healthcare
  • 10% 401k in every paycheck
  • 100% Fully Vested!!!

NOTE – Our positions require a Top Secret clearance, as well as the favorable completion of a polygraph. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa.


What You’ll Be Doing (We don’t love the bullet points, but we love the work!)

As the Linux System Administrator, you'll get to be part of a team responsible for providing support for a large-scale Linux system including installation of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all the compute, network, memory, and storage system components. In addition, the System Administrator shall maintain the system’s security posture, along with implementing operating systems enhancements to improve reliability and performance.

Required Skills

  • Experience using the Linux CLI
  • Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python
  • Experience performing System Administration including installation, configuration, and support of COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in a large-scale Linux cluster environment
  • General technical knowledge regarding compute, network, memory, and storage system components
  • Experience with Red Hat Satellite systems management solution
  • Familiarity using Splunk for ingesting, indexing, searching, monitoring, and analyzing big data
  • Experience with the sustainment and support of large Linux clusters including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution
  • Experience with distributed files systems such as Weka, CEPH, GPFS, and HDFS
  • Experience configuring and sustaining VMware ESXi/Virtualization environments
  • Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) automation tools e.g., SaltStack, Ansible
  • Experience with corporate STE/STN security compliance policies and procedures
  • Experience using system monitoring tools such as HPE One View and Nagios
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker


Desired Skills

  • Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
  • Appreciates a sense of humor and the occasional well-timed joke


Requirements

  • Certifications: Security +
  • Fifteen (15) years' experience 
  • Bachelors in Technical Discipline or an additional 5 years' experience

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Linux System Administrator at GIGATEC Engineering?

The required skills for Linux System Administrator at GIGATEC Engineering include: Linux, Bash, Python, Splunk, VMware, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, CompTIA Security+.

What is the seniority level for Linux System Administrator at GIGATEC Engineering?

Linux System Administrator at GIGATEC Engineering is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Linux System Administrator at GIGATEC Engineering?

You can view the full description and apply for Linux System Administrator at GIGATEC Engineering on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/gigatec-engineering-linux-system-administrator-ramom.