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Assistant Linux Desktop Support Jobs in Washington

LCG, Inc.

Desktop Support Technician, Junior

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Desktop Support Technician, Junior Job Overview: We are seeking a Junior Desktop Support Technician ... Asset & Lifecycle Support * Assist with tracking and maintaining accurate IT asset information in ...

LCG, Inc.

Desktop Support Technician, Junior

Bethesda, MD

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Desktop Support Technician, Junior Job Overview: We are seeking a Junior Desktop Support Technician ... Asset & Lifecycle Support * Assist with tracking and maintaining accurate IT asset information in ...

LCG, Inc.

Desktop Support Technician, Junior

Bethesda, MD

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Desktop Support Technician, Junior Job Overview: We are seeking a Junior Desktop Support Technician ... Asset & Lifecycle Support * Assist with tracking and maintaining accurate IT asset information in ...

LCG Inc

Desktop Support Technician, Junior

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$21.75 - $27.50/hr

Desktop Support Technician, Junior Job Overview: We are seeking a Junior Desktop Support Technician ... Asset & Lifecycle Support * Assist with tracking and maintaining accurate IT asset information in ...

LCG Inc

Desktop Support Technician, Associate

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

BigFix (Windows) * JAMF (macOS and iOS) * Assist with account and access management using NIH ... A minimum of 3 years of relevant IT end-user / desktop support experience. * A minimum of 1 year of ...

LCG, Inc.

Desktop Support Technician, Junior

Bethesda, MD

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Desktop Support Technician, Junior Job Overview: We are seeking a Junior Desktop Support Technician ... Asset & Lifecycle Support * Assist with tracking and maintaining accurate IT asset information in ...

LCG Inc

Desktop Support Technician, Junior

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$21.75 - $27.50/hr

Desktop Support Technician, Junior Job Overview: We are seeking a Junior Desktop Support Technician ... Asset & Lifecycle Support * Assist with tracking and maintaining accurate IT asset information in ...

LCG Inc

Desktop Support Technician, Associate

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

BigFix (Windows) * JAMF (macOS and iOS) * Assist with account and access management using NIH ... A minimum of 3 years of relevant IT end-user / desktop support experience. * A minimum of 1 year of ...

LCG, Inc.

Desktop Support Technician, Associate

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

This role involves day-to-day support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and peripherals ... Assist with account and access management using NIH-approved tools: • Active Directory (user ...

LCG, Inc.

Desktop Support Technician, Senior

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$21.50 - $27.50/hr

Desktop Support Technician, Senior Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and customer ... Provide support for Client government-furnished mobile devices and foreign travel loaners. * Assist ...

LCG Inc

Desktop Support Technician, Senior

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$21.75 - $27.50/hr

Desktop Support Technician, Senior Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and customer ... Provide support for Client government-furnished mobile devices and foreign travel loaners. * Assist ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Linux Desktop Support vs Help Desk Technician?

AspectAssistant Linux Desktop SupportHelp Desk Technician
CertificationsLinux certifications (e.g., LPIC, CompTIA Linux+)CompTIA A+, HDI-SCA
Work EnvironmentLinux-based systems, technical support teamsGeneral IT support, various hardware/software issues
Industry UsageTech companies, organizations using LinuxBroadly in all industries with IT support needs
Search/Comparison IntentTechnical Linux support rolesGeneral IT support roles

Assistant Linux Desktop Support focuses on providing technical assistance specifically for Linux desktop environments, often requiring Linux certifications. Help Desk Technicians handle a wider range of IT issues across various platforms. While both roles support end-users, Assistant Linux Desktop Support is more specialized in Linux systems, whereas Help Desk Technicians cover broader IT support tasks.

What are the most commonly searched types of Linux Desktop Support jobs in Washington? The most popular types of Linux Desktop Support jobs in Washington are:
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Systems Engineer - Level II (Linux Engineer)

Systems Engineer - Level II (Linux Engineer)

Computer World Services

Washington, DC • Remote

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

An experienced Linux Engineer to join our infrastructure team and serve as a technical leader in the design, deployment, and operational management of our enterprise Linux environment. This role is responsible for maintaining a secure, highly available, and performant fleet of Linux servers and virtual desktops running across AWS and VMware platforms. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in Linux administration, configuration management with Ansible, and security baseline hardening aligned with the CIS standard. Working closely with application owners, developers, and analytics engineers, the Linux Engineer will drive automation, enforce patching and vulnerability remediation, and ensure that our Linux infrastructure reliably supports mission-critical business and analytics workloads.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Linux Systems Administration & Troubleshooting

  • Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers deployed in AWS across a mixed distribution environment, including Amazon Linux 2023, Ubuntu 22.04 and later, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex operating system, networking, storage, and performance issues across the server fleet.
  • Make performance-based recommendations for server configuration changes to optimize workloads, cost, and reliability.

 

Virtual Desktop Support

  • Support and maintain Linux-based virtual desktop environments running on VMware and AWS WorkSpaces.
  • Partner with end users and application teams to ensure a stable, secure, and productive virtual desktop experience.

 

Security Baselines & Hardening

  • Develop, deploy, and maintain Linux operating system baselines aligned with Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks.
  • Collaborate with application owners to customize security baselines as needed to enable application functionality without compromising the organization's security posture.

 

Configuration Management & Automation

  • Perform enterprise-wide configuration management using Ansible.
  • Author, maintain, and version-control Ansible playbooks used to define system baselines, configurations, and repeatable operational tasks.

 

Application Support & Collaboration

  • Work directly with application owners, developers, and analytics engineers to deploy, upgrade, migrate, and maintain applications running on Linux.
  • Serve as a trusted infrastructure partner during application lifecycle events, providing guidance on Linux best practices.

 

Monitoring & Uptime

  • Develop and maintain monitoring solutions for servers across the enterprise to ensure maximum system uptime and rapid incident detection.
  • Continuously improve alerting, dashboards, and observability to reduce downtime.

 

Patching & Vulnerability Remediation

  • Oversee regular and ad-hoc system patching efforts to ensure timely vulnerability remediation in accordance with organizational SLAs.
  • Monitor and enforce patching requirements using AWS Systems Manager.

 

Cloud Infrastructure & Infrastructure-as-Code

  • Deploy and manage infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation and AWS Service Catalog.
  • Contribute to and maintain reusable, standardized infrastructure templates that streamline provisioning and enforce compliance.
Education & Experience

Required

  • 3 or more years of hands-on experience managing Linux systems in a production environment.
  • 2 or more years of experience performing configuration management using Ansible, including authoring and maintaining playbooks and roles.
  • 2 or more years of experience supporting Linux virtual desktops.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a large government, financial, regulatory, or corporate environment, where formal change management, security compliance, and audit requirements are standard.

 

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Experience supporting analytics infrastructure, such as Hadoop clusters, AWS EMR, HPC grid clusters using SLURM, AWS Parallel Cluster, or other distributed computing platforms.
  • Experience administering VMware virtual desktops or AWS WorkSpaces at scale.
  • Proficiency with Python for automation, scripting, and tooling development.
Certifications

Preferred

  • Red Hat certifications
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications
Security Clearance
  • Public Trust High (Tier 4/BI) Risk Level
  • Must be a US citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
  • D.C or Remote

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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