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How much do junior linux systems administrator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior linux systems administrator in Alabama is $95,080.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,900.00 and $111,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a junior Linux systems administrator do?

As an entry-level employee, a junior Linux systems administrator handles tasks associated with monitoring and maintaining computer system infrastructure for their employer. Your job duties include testing operational changes before code deploys, troubleshooting any technical issues that arise, and creating fixes to address problems. Your responsibilities also include the installation of hardware and software, application updates, and server maintenance. Depending on the size of your company, you may work with a large team of system administrators or with a small contingent of technical teammates.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior Linux systems administrator?

To thrive as a Junior Linux Systems Administrator, you need a solid understanding of Linux operating systems, basic networking, and scripting, typically supported by a relevant degree or certifications such as CompTIA Linux+ or LPIC-1. Familiarity with command-line tools, virtualization platforms, version control systems like Git, and monitoring tools is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help you troubleshoot issues and collaborate with IT teams. These skills ensure smooth system operations, quick issue resolution, and reliable IT infrastructure for organizational success.

What are some common challenges faced by junior Linux systems administrators when managing multiple servers?

Junior Linux Systems Administrators often encounter challenges such as handling diverse configurations across servers, ensuring system security, and responding promptly to unexpected outages. Managing updates, patches, and user permissions for several systems can be complex, especially when balancing routine maintenance with urgent troubleshooting. Collaboration with senior administrators and IT support staff is essential for learning best practices and effectively prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Junior Linux Systems Administrator vs Linux Support Technician?

AspectJunior Linux Systems AdministratorLinux Support Technician
CertificationsLinux+, LPIC-1Linux+, CompTIA A+
Work EnvironmentServer management, system configuration, troubleshootingHelp desk, user support, issue resolution
Employer & IndustryIT departments, data centers, hosting providersIT support firms, internal support teams
Search & Comparison IntentTechnical skills, system administration tasksCustomer support, troubleshooting skills

The Junior Linux Systems Administrator typically handles server management, system configuration, and troubleshooting within IT environments, requiring certifications like Linux+ or LPIC-1. In contrast, a Linux Support Technician focuses more on end-user support, resolving technical issues, and providing customer assistance. While both roles require Linux knowledge, the administrator role is more technical and infrastructure-focused, whereas the technician role emphasizes support and user interaction.

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System Administrator (Linux)

Crossflow Technologies

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Job Title: System Administrator (Linux)

Location: Huntsville, AL

Description:

Crossflow Technologies is seeking applicants for an experienced Systems Administrator providing direct-user support in both Linux and Windows environments. The selected applicant will provide full systems administration and user support to local and remote users performing business administration and advanced software development environments. The selected candidate will manage users, groups and accounts; administer the company domain, apply updates, patches, STIGs and security controls; troubleshoot and repair software and hardware problems; and work with a ticketing system. They will work with employees to develop technical solutions, and engage in technical solutions to interesting technology problems.

Position Requirements:

  • Minimum 5-8 years Systems Administration experience.
  • The candidate must be able to install, troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain computers and network equipment
  • Experience with Gitlab
  • Must have the ability to build Linux systems, both physical and virtual
  • Must have experience with RHEL System Administration
  • Maintain operation of Linux computer systems, including coordination with other system and network administration staff and program teams
  • Supports networks and Cisco IOS and devices. Ability to configure networking and troubleshoot network issues via Cisco command line
  • Perform network and firewall engineering, monitoring, and administration functions as required. Provide initial analysis and troubleshooting on issues identified with network monitoring tools and provide troubleshooting support to end users on the network as well as other general networking tasks.
  • Conduct day-to-day system administration of the hardware and software for a modeling and simulation (M&S) system
  • Provide hands-on system administration support, system maintenance and operations support
  • Supports building, configuring, and troubleshooting software and hardware enhancements, application deployments and infrastructure up-grades
  • Supports diagnosis and corrects computer, server, and network system issues
  • Provides continuous status information to ensure lab specifications
  • Responds to technical issues as they arise
  • Ensure consistent technical direction and understanding between government and contractor staff
  • Assist in conduct of top-level IT architecture trades and development
  • Ensure consistent architectural IT application across the M&S products
  • Ensure consistent IT processes, practices, and documentation across the M&S system
  • Operations support: Five days a week, providing daily support for development and operation assets and willing to travel
  • Perform other IT duties as assigned
  • Data collection, documentation, and reporting on all the above responsibilities as required. Perform other IT duties as assigned to realize mission success.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience working with VMWare ESXi virtualized environments.
  • Knowledge of RHEL 8.
  • Scripting with bash, python, etc.
  • Experience with Ansible, HBSS, RSA server/client, and various techniques for both development and operation environments
  • Experience with networks and Cisco IOS and devices
  • Previous experience with the Missile Defense Agency, Missile Defense System, elements, or components

Education and Certification Requirements:

  • Must have at least one Linux certification e.g. Linux+, LPIC, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
  • Candidates must comply with the experience, training, and certification requirements for DoD 8570 IAT level II employment (e.g., Security+ CE or higher)
  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited university

Travel: Less than 10%

Security Clearance:

  • Active DoD Secret Clearance

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:

Crossflow ensures that employment decisions and personnel actions are administered fairly, equitably, and in compliance with the federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing EEO and personnel management. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Crossflow?

Crossflow Technologies is proud to offer such wonderful benefits and perks to our employees; however, we feel the biggest perk is our company culture. We harbor a culture that extends down to the individual level by hiring people who understand and embrace our company values. Values like fervently protecting work-life balance and celebrating the achievements of others. To help guide and shape this environment, we strive to solicit feedback as frequently as possible through direct conversations and anonymous input. We take great pride in the fact that we have been contenders for the Best Places to Work award for the past few years - particularly when paired with having made the Inc. 5000 list for growth. To us, this demonstrates our ability to effectively scale our culture showing that Crossflow has been and continues to be, a place that people want to be.

Benefit-Eligible Employee Perks:

EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION COVERAGE Crossflow is pleased to offer employees with exceptional single and family options for health, dental, and vision coverage. Payments are taken from the first two paychecks of each month.

At a glance,

• Health coverage choices (including an HSA) ranging from $0.00 to $403.14;

• Dental coverage ranges from $8.23 to $31.65; and

• Vision coverage ranges from $8.28 to $21.80

CROSSFLOW KUDOS SPOT BONUS PROGRAM

We created a unique performance bonus program called Crossflow Kudos. Throughout the year, employees are nominated by other employees, company leads, and even individuals outside of Crossflow to receive additional compensation and personal recognition for their positive work. There are six broad categories in which employees can earn Kudos awards.

401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN & COMPANY MATCHING

Crossflow uses Principal as our 401(k) plan sponsor. Employees can choose payroll deduction and fund investing options. Payroll deductions will begin the month following your enrollment. Crossflow matches 100% of the first 3% of compensation, plus 50% of the next 2% of compensation.

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Crossflow Technologies offers benefit-eligible employees participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Through the ESOP, eligible employees may receive an ownership interest in the company, creating an opportunity to share in Crossflow's long-term success while building retirement value alongside our other employee benefits.

HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Crossflow offers education assistance to benefit-eligible employees for degree programs at their director's discretion. Crossflow feels that a well-rounded education, even outside of an employee's current role, can enhance an employee's skillset and increase the company's value.

GENEROUS PTO ACCRUAL & FLEXIBLE LEAVE POLICY

Crossflow currently grants 11 federally observed paid holidays. In addition to these holidays, Crossflow offers a minimum of 2 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to all full-time employees. Employees may utilize PTO for any reason (sickness, vacation, personal day, etc.) and can carry over a maximum of 120 hours from year to year. Many employees are authorized to work additional hours within a normal, forty-hour pay period. This approval is included in the employee's offer letter for employment. These extra hours may be banked for compensatory (comp) time off.

PAID PARENTAL & BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

To help our employees be present with family during major life events, Crossflow provides additional PTO. We offer varying types of paid Parental Leave to aid birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents transition into parenthood. Crossflow also recognizes the importance of supporting employees who endure a death in their family by providing up to 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave a year.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING

We support employees who seek out personal or professional growth opportunities through countless of enabling programs to further equip themselves. Professional Development includes, but is not limited to, training courses, certificate programs, memberships to industry groups, and materials.

EMPLOYEE DRIVEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We create as many opportunities as possible for employees to meet and build community. We offer monthly team bonding activities, allowing team members to assemble on a different level than at work. In addition to these gatherings, in 2021 we established Crossflow Cares, an employee-owned and operated charitable organization focused on awarding grants and providing volunteers to local non-profits. Furthermore, Crossflow Technologies is committed to serving the public by investing a large portion of our net income in the greater Huntsville/Madison County area.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM & MORALE LUNCHES

The most successful people in the world always have a terrific team behind them, and Crossflow chooses to be the team behind the people, cheering our employees on to meaningful successes. Our Mentorship Program involves strategically pairing a protégé with a mentor who understands an employee's career aspirations and provides coaching towards that goal. A less structured version of this is our Morale Lunch program. We committed a portion of our budget to support our leads to meet with their team members over lunch and facilitate quality catch up sessions. The morale lunches have become a great tool for maintaining open communication and gaining insightful feedback.