Security+ Certification * CompTIA Linux + cert * TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (required) Advanced Training * Jenkins or other Continuous Integration Frameworks * PyTest automation frameworks
Security+ Certification * CompTIA Linux + cert * TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (required) Advanced Training * Jenkins or other Continuous Integration Frameworks * PyTest automation frameworks
Linux/Unix Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
Appraised at CMMi Level 3, certified as ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001, TSCTI has over 19 years ... Linux certification or Security+ Clearance: Secret Job Discerption Over 7 years exp. in Unix ...
Linux/Unix Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
Appraised at CMMi Level 3, certified as ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001, TSCTI has over 19 years ... Linux certification or Security+ Clearance: Secret Job Discerption Over 7 years exp. in Unix ...
Linux/Unix Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
Appraised at CMMi Level 3, certified as ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001, TSCTI has over 19 years ... Linux/UNIX Admin Location: San Antonio, TX Certification: Linux certification or Security ...
Linux/Unix Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
Appraised at CMMi Level 3, certified as ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001, TSCTI has over 19 years ... Linux/UNIX Admin Location: San Antonio, TX Certification: Linux certification or Security ...
Linux/Unix Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
Appraised at CMMi Level 3, certified as ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001, TSCTI has over 19 years ... Linux/UNIX Admin Location: San Antonio, TX Certification: Linux certification or Security ...
Linux/Unix Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
Appraised at CMMi Level 3, certified as ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001, TSCTI has over 19 years ... Linux/UNIX Admin Location: San Antonio, TX Certification: Linux certification or Security ...
A Linux certification or Security+ is required for this role, which offers an opportunity to contribute to high-stakes projects supporting various federal and local agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A Linux certification or Security+ is required for this role, which offers an opportunity to contribute to high-stakes projects supporting various federal and local agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A Linux certification or Security+ is required for this role, which offers an opportunity to contribute to high-stakes projects supporting various federal and local agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A Linux certification or Security+ is required for this role, which offers an opportunity to contribute to high-stakes projects supporting various federal and local agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Linux Admin/Test Engineer
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
CompTIA Linux + Certification * 3+ years of executing command line Linux operations * 2+ years of experience with government contracts * Network Cisco configuration experience * Windows Active ...
Linux Admin/Test Engineer
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
CompTIA Linux + Certification * 3+ years of executing command line Linux operations * 2+ years of experience with government contracts * Network Cisco configuration experience * Windows Active ...
Linux/UNIX Systems Engineer (2-4 Years Experience)
Houston, TX ยท On-site
$30 - $40/hr
Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC) are a plus. * Experience working in Agile environments. Work Authorization (Mandatory) We are currently considering candidates who are: * U.S. Citizens (USC)
Linux/UNIX Systems Engineer (2-4 Years Experience)
Houston, TX ยท On-site
$30 - $40/hr
Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC) are a plus. * Experience working in Agile environments. Work Authorization (Mandatory) We are currently considering candidates who are: * U.S. Citizens (USC)
Linux Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
$125K - $135K/yr
DoD 8140 certification Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent) * Strong experience with enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL preferred) * Experience with ...
Linux Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
$125K - $135K/yr
DoD 8140 certification Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent) * Strong experience with enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL preferred) * Experience with ...
Linux Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
$125K - $135K/yr
DoD 8140 certification Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent) * Strong experience with enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL preferred) * Experience with ...
Linux Administrator
San Antonio, TX ยท On-site
$125K - $135K/yr
DoD 8140 certification Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent) * Strong experience with enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL preferred) * Experience with ...
Linux Architect
Dallas, TX ยท On-site
TSM Preferred Certification in Red Hat Linux. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications, analytical and presentation skills. Solid Understanding of Storage & Blade Technologies that ...
Linux Architect
Dallas, TX ยท On-site
TSM Preferred Certification in Red Hat Linux. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications, analytical and presentation skills. Solid Understanding of Storage & Blade Technologies that ...
Linux Administrator
Dallas, TX ยท On-site
Should possess Certification in Red Hat Linux administration. * Excellent knowledge on Linux Operating system with good virtualization knowledge on VMWare. * Excellent knowledge on Solaris 11 ...
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Linux Administrator
Dallas, TX ยท On-site
Should possess Certification in Red Hat Linux administration. * Excellent knowledge on Linux Operating system with good virtualization knowledge on VMWare. * Excellent knowledge on Solaris 11 ...
Linux Engineer / Linux Infrastructure + DevOps
Addison, TX ยท On-site
$68.25/hr
Experience with Ping, SSO, and certificate management. Knowledge of automation technologies and ... Linux. Secondary: Spring Boot. Tertiary: DevOps. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in ...
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Linux Engineer / Linux Infrastructure + DevOps
Addison, TX ยท On-site
$68.25/hr
Experience with Ping, SSO, and certificate management. Knowledge of automation technologies and ... Linux. Secondary: Spring Boot. Tertiary: DevOps. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in ...
New
Linux Engineer
Fort Worth, TX ยท On-site
... certifications such as PCI Create and maintain reports for compliance and system audit data ... Linux OS and application security patch installations Participate in technical on-call rotation ...
Linux Engineer
Fort Worth, TX ยท On-site
... certifications such as PCI Create and maintain reports for compliance and system audit data ... Linux OS and application security patch installations Participate in technical on-call rotation ...
Unix/Linux Team Lead
Houston, TX ยท On-site
Senior Linux/Unix Systems Architect/Administrator (Cloud & Infrastructure) Position Overview ... OCI, AWS, or Azure professional certifications. * Experience with Kubernetes or other container ...
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Unix/Linux Team Lead
Houston, TX ยท On-site
Senior Linux/Unix Systems Architect/Administrator (Cloud & Infrastructure) Position Overview ... OCI, AWS, or Azure professional certifications. * Experience with Kubernetes or other container ...
Unix/Linux Team Lead
Houston, TX ยท On-site
Senior Linux/Unix Systems Architect/Administrator (Cloud & Infrastructure) Position Overview ... OCI, AWS, or Azure professional certifications. * Experience with Kubernetes or other container ...
Quick apply
Unix/Linux Team Lead
Houston, TX ยท On-site
Senior Linux/Unix Systems Architect/Administrator (Cloud & Infrastructure) Position Overview ... OCI, AWS, or Azure professional certifications. * Experience with Kubernetes or other container ...
... Certification Dev Ops Java/J2EE Developer Excellent Communicaiton (Verbal & Written) Additional Information Full time perm job Only GC,GC EAD, US Citizens Onsite, no remote
... Certification Dev Ops Java/J2EE Developer Excellent Communicaiton (Verbal & Written) Additional Information Full time perm job Only GC,GC EAD, US Citizens Onsite, no remote
Linux Admin Location: Austin, TX Duration: Full Time Primary Skills: Linux Interview type ... etc. certifications are a plus Ability to travel up to 25% Thanks & Regards! Parthu Srinivas ...
Linux Admin Location: Austin, TX Duration: Full Time Primary Skills: Linux Interview type ... etc. certifications are a plus Ability to travel up to 25% Thanks & Regards! Parthu Srinivas ...
Senior Linux Server Administrator
Austin, TX ยท On-site
... years of enterprise Linux/Unix administration (Red Hat, CentOS, or equivalent) Strong SAS ... Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification)
Senior Linux Server Administrator
Austin, TX ยท On-site
... years of enterprise Linux/Unix administration (Red Hat, CentOS, or equivalent) Strong SAS ... Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification)
Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate
Austin, TX ยท On-site
$88K - $120K/yr
Linux, network, or information security certification * Eligibility for immediate access to classified information. * 3.0 minimum GPA requirement . General Notes An agency designated by the federal ...
Linux Security Engineering Scientist Associate
Austin, TX ยท On-site
$88K - $120K/yr
Linux, network, or information security certification * Eligibility for immediate access to classified information. * 3.0 minimum GPA requirement . General Notes An agency designated by the federal ...
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What is a Linux Certified professional?
What are some common challenges faced by Linux Certified professionals in a collaborative IT environment?
What is the difference between Linux Certified vs Linux System Administrator?
| Criteria | Linux Certified | Linux System Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Linux certifications like LPIC, CompTIA Linux+ | Often requires Linux certifications plus experience |
| Work Environment | Data centers, IT departments, server farms | Same as Linux Certified, with additional focus on system management |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, hosting providers, enterprise IT | Same as Linux Certified, with more operational responsibilities |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding certification benefits, career paths | Job roles, responsibilities, and qualifications |
Linux Certified professionals focus on obtaining certifications to validate their skills, often working in data centers and IT environments. Linux System Administrators typically have certifications plus hands-on experience managing Linux systems. Both roles are vital in tech and enterprise sectors, with overlapping environments and employer types. The main difference lies in the emphasis on certification versus practical system management responsibilities.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Linux Certified professional, and why are they important?

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Job 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.
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? ย 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!
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
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 employmentย including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.