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GDIT

System Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD

$148K - $201K/yr

Cisco, Linux, Linux Bash Scripting, OS Troubleshooting, TCPIP Network Certifications: None ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

GDIT

Linux Systems Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$159K - $216K/yr

Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling * Experience ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

GDIT

Linux Systems Engineer

Springfield, VA

$159K - $216K/yr

Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling * Experience ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

GDIT

Sr. Linux Systems Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$142K - $178K/yr

Expertise in command-line interfaces and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

GDIT

Linux Systems Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD

$148K - $201K/yr

Some familiarity in scripting languages (e.g Bash, PowerShell) * Experience with system automation ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual linux bash in the United States is $51.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.07 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Linux Bash vs Contractual Linux System Administrator?

AspectContractual Linux BashContractual Linux System Administrator
Primary RoleScripting, automation, command-line tasksSystem setup, maintenance, user management
Required SkillsLinux commands, Bash scriptingLinux administration, networking, security
CertificationsLinux Foundation, CompTIA Linux+LPIC, RHCSA
Work EnvironmentProject-based, remote or on-siteOn-site or remote server environments

Contractual Linux Bash roles focus on scripting and automation tasks using Bash, often in short-term projects. In contrast, Contractual Linux System Administrators handle comprehensive system management, including setup, security, and troubleshooting. Both roles require Linux certifications and share similar work environments, but their responsibilities differ significantly.

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Software Integration Engineer 2 - (Linux, Bash, Python)

Akina, Inc.

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$188K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Software Integration Engineer 2 - (Linux, Bash, Python)
Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required
Position ID: 02-514-SIE-2
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
Description:
Provides expertise in integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
The Software Integration Engineer shall be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and operational support of the Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) component of the CASA Compute Environment (CCE). The CCE provides secure, multi-tenant, high-performance, and highly available Kubernetes clusters operating within a Linux-based infrastructure. Tasking shall ensure platform reliability, scalability, security compliance, and optimal cluster performance in support of mission and application requirements.
Position Required Skills:
  • Ability to integrate, install, configure, upgrade, compile, and support COTS/GOTS software.
  • Generate documentation for the full software stack.
  • Update software for sustainment support.
  • Basic Linux system administration skills and shell scripting.
  • Execute test codes for characterization of software performance.
  • Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux suite of tools.
  • Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker/Podman.
  • Demonstrated experience administrating and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.
  • Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Kubernetes workloads (ingress, performance, networking, storage, etc.).
  • Experience with IaC principles, concepts, and methodologies using automation tools including Ansible.
  • Experience writing, deploying, and maintaining Helm Charts.
  • Experience using system monitoring tools such as Prometheus /Grafana.
  • Experience using Git for source code management, branching strategies, and team collaboration.

Position Desired Skills:
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
  • Experience working in a DevOps environment that uses Agile principles and methodologies.
  • Experience with or willingness to learn development of Python applications (REST services, microservices, etc.).
  • CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

SIE-2 Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and have at least six (6) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
The individual shall have five (5) years full-time Computer Science directly related work that can be substituted for a degree and have six (6) years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software in a heterogeneous operating system environment.
Security+ certification.
Salary Range: $188k-$230k (Annually)
The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.
Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
www.akina-inc.com/careers

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