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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 · 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 ...

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 ...

Ignite IT

Senior Linux Administrator

Suitland, MD · On-site

... Linux Admin/Engineer to join and provide dedicated support to the Unix Management Branch of the Computer Services Division on our contract with US Census Bureau. This is a mission-critical role ...

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Linux Admin/Test Engineer (Ft. Eisenhower)

MAXISIQ, Inc.

Augusta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Company Description
At MAXISIQ, curious minds tackle real-world cyber challenges that matter. Teams develop, test, and secure advanced technology powering today's and tomorrow's missions. We experiment with the latest tools, prototype new solutions, and see projects go from concept to action. You will apply technical expertise to projects requiring rapid prototyping, secure integration, and the development of actionable solutions for clients who depend on leading-edge capabilities. Creative problem-solving is encouraged, and growth happens through hands-on work across software, hardware, and network security. If you want to make an impact, solve complex technical puzzles, and help defend critical systems, this is a place where your skills matter and your ideas shape the future of technology.
Job Description
Attention Cyber Warriors: Your Next Mission Awaits!
Are you a battle-hardened Linux engineer looking for your next challenge? Ready to continue defending our nation's digital frontlines in the civilian sector? We're seeking a seasoned Linux Admin/Test Engineer to join our elite team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland where your work will directly contribute to achieving critical national cyber mission objectives, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact unlike any other program in this field.
Mission Overview
As a Linux Admin/Test Engineer on our frontline operational team, you'll be instrumental in testing, troubleshooting, and analyzing critical DoD Cyber operational systems. This isn't just another job - it's a chance to make a real difference in testing, improving, and evolving a mission critical cyber operations platform.
Your Arsenal
  • Advanced telephony and networking hardware across multiple platforms
  • Formal automated testing methods, baseline, integration, system, and regression testing
  • Analysis of large log data sets and software test data
  • Creation of test plans, requirements verification traceability matrices, and test summary reports
  • State-of-the-art lab environments simulating real-world scenarios

Benefits of Joining Our Ranks
  • Competitive salary commensurate with your cyber warfare experience
  • Employer-subsidized health insurance
  • 401k match to secure your future
  • Generous paid time off for R&R
  • Time off for volunteering missions
  • Health membership reimbursement to keep you in top form
  • Support for professional development and advanced training

Deployment Details
  • Full-time, onsite role in Annapolis Junction, Maryland
  • 24/7/365 on-call support required (because cyber threats never sleep)

Ready to continue serving your country and push the boundaries of cyber operations? Join our team and help shape the future of digital defense. Apply now and let's secure the nation's cyberspace together!
Qualifications
Required Skillset
  • 5+ years of experience in software manual and automated testing
  • 3+ years of executing command line Linux operations
  • 2+ years of experience with government contracts
  • Proficiency in Python scripting and regular expressions for data set analysis
  • Expertise in integrating new and old technologies into existing network configurations and test beds
  • Ability to create scenarios supporting test case creation and procedure analysis
  • Skilled in managing discrepancy reports identified during testing
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
  • Security+ Certification
  • CompTIA Linux + cert
  • TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (required)

Advanced Training
  • Jenkins or other Continuous Integration Frameworks
  • PyTest automation frameworks
  • SPLUNK
  • Agile environment operations

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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At MAXISIQ, inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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