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Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Job in Hanover, Howard County, Maryland, 21098, USA
Listing for: MANTECH
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Hanover

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our diverse team in Hanover, MD
. In this role, you will support our mission and contribute to a dynamic environment that values innovation and national security.

Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive administration and support for multi‑platform operating system environments
  • Design and implement automated security hardening solutions to enhance scalability and streamline operating system deployments
  • Configure and maintain host‑based security and intrusion detection systems
  • Monitor system performance and investigate detected anomalies to ensure operational integrity
  • Develop and deploy automation scripts to manage server integration and reduce manual configuration errors
  • Analyze system and security logs to identify and respond to real‑time events and provide status updates to leadership
  • Conduct regular audits to verify security compliance and identify potential vulnerabilities or configuration gaps
  • Participate in design and review meetings to provide technical insights, project goals, and status updates for management
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 7+ years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or a High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience with Linux command line
  • Systems administration and troubleshooting experience
  • Experience utilizing Ansible or Terraform
  • Experience managing enterprise VMware and orchestration
  • Experience with Firewall administration and rules
  • Familiarity with scripting
Clearance Requirements
  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph and be willing and able to obtain another polygraph prior to start
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
  • Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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