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Mondo

Senior Linux Administrator

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

The start date is ASAP for this 12-month contract position. Job Title: Senior Linux Administrator Location-Type: Hybrid (Owings Mills, MD - 2 Days Onsite Per Week) Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 12 ...

Mondo

Senior Linux Administrator

Owings Mills, MD

$55 - $60/hr

The start date is ASAP for this 12-month contract position. Job Title: Senior Linux Administrator Location-Type: Hybrid (Owings Mills, MD - 2 Days Onsite Per Week) Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 12 ...

ValidaTek

Linux Administrator

Pensacola, FL · On-site

... Support (CSS) contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This position is ... mentor junior administrators to ensure secure, stable, and compliant system operations.

ValidaTek, Inc.

Linux Administrator

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$70K - $115K/hr

... Support (CSS) contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This position is ... mentor junior administrators to ensure secure, stable, and compliant system operations.

ValidaTek, Inc.

Senior Linux Administrator

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

... Support (CSS) contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This position is ... and mentor junior administrators to ensure secure, stable, and compliant system operations.

ValidaTek

Senior Linux Administrator

Pensacola, FL · On-site

... Support (CSS) contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). This position is ... mentor junior administrators to ensure secure, stable, and compliant system operations.

TEKsystems

Linux Administrator

Kansas City, MO

$50 - $60/hr

Linux Systems Administrator (AWS & Legacy Application Modernization) Location: Hybrid (Kansas City ... Contract with Potential for Extension/Conversion Schedule: Standard business hours with occasional ...

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Cloud and Infrastructure Systems Administrator - Linux admin

Cloud and Infrastructure Systems Administrator - Linux admin

CACI International, Inc.

Denver, CO • On-site

$173K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Cloud and Infrastructure Systems Administrator - Linux admin
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
Anticipated Posting End: 8/24/2026
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Linux admin to work with our dynamic team of IT professionals. The ideal candidate will have experience with cloud environments, an understanding of cloud services, and a strong Linux command line understanding. Looking for candidates with some variety of the skills listed below.
Responsibilities:
Workstation and Server support:
  • Local Linux Desktop support
  • Support local and remote "Cloud-in-a-box" infrastructure (Nutanix)
  • Comfortable with hardware deployments and troubleshooting

Cloud Infrastructure Management:
  • Manage and Maintain cloud-based resources (AWS)
  • IPA
  • Puppet
  • Documentation

Network support:
  • Support troubleshooting efforts for our cloud base network infrastructure
  • Support/troubleshoot local network issues

Qualifications:
Required:
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or CISSP) - must have or willing to get within 1-2 months of starting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • +/- 7 years of experience in server/desktop Linux system administration and network troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and methodologies
  • Willingness to learn new technologies

Desired
  • Knowledge of Puppet, IPA, and Kubernetes
  • Experience or understanding of "Cloud-in-a-Box" Solutions
  • Experience with Ansible and scripting

What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$82,700 - 173,900 USD
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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