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Synthesis Systems

Linux Administrator

Suitland, MD

... management controls, perform security patches on the LAMP stack and contributed modules, and manage the deployment of custom code; - Work with infrastructure and operations teams to establish ...

Entarian

Linux System Administrator

College Park, MD

$60K - $65K/yr

Manage and maintain Linux server infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability * Proficient in Linux system administration with a focus on Red Hat (3+ years of experience)

DMI

Unix/Linux Administrator

Washington, DC

With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity ... As a Unix/Linux Administrator, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining ...

Peraton

Linux Systems Administrator

Silver Spring, MD

$86K - $138K/yr

The ideal candidate will manage, maintain, and enhance secure Linux-based environments while ensuring uptime and performance for essential applications. The candidate will be working closely with IA ...

Peraton

Linux Systems Administrator

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

The ideal candidate will manage, maintain, and enhance secure Linux-based environments while ensuring uptime and performance for essential applications. The candidate will be working closely with IA ...

Peraton

Linux Systems Administrator

College Park, MD · On-site

Manage user accounts, permissions, authentication, system access, and basic security controls * Install, configure, patch, and update Linux operating systems, software packages, tools, and system ...

Peraton

Linux Systems Administrator

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

The ideal candidate will manage, maintain, and enhance secure Linux-based environments while ensuring uptime and performance for essential applications. The candidate will be working closely with IA ...

Peraton

Linux Systems Administrator

College Park, MD · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Manage user accounts, permissions, authentication, system access, and basic security controls * Install, configure, patch, and update Linux operating systems, software packages, tools, and system ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Linux Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Linux Manager, you need deep expertise in Linux system administration, network management, and scripting, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with configuration management tools (like Ansible or Puppet), virtualization platforms, and certifications such as RHCE are highly valuable. Leadership, problem-solving, and strong communication are essential soft skills for managing teams and coordinating complex projects. These skills ensure the secure, efficient, and reliable operation of IT infrastructure while fostering effective collaboration within technical teams.

What are some common challenges faced by Linux Managers when leading a team of system administrators?

Linux Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing daily operational tasks with long-term infrastructure improvements, ensuring consistent security updates across multiple servers, and managing team workloads efficiently. They must also facilitate clear communication between team members and other departments, especially when troubleshooting complex issues or implementing new technologies. Strong leadership, effective delegation, and staying current with evolving Linux distributions and best practices are key to overcoming these challenges and supporting both the team and organizational goals.

What are Linux Managers?

Linux Managers are IT professionals responsible for overseeing and maintaining Linux-based systems and servers within an organization. They manage a team of system administrators, ensure system reliability and security, plan upgrades, and implement best practices for Linux environments. Their role often includes troubleshooting complex issues, managing user access, and developing strategies for backups and disaster recovery. Linux Managers also coordinate with other IT departments to support business needs and ensure compliance with company policies.

What is the difference between Linux Manager vs Linux System Administrator?

AspectLinux ManagerLinux System Administrator
CertificationsLinux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC), CompTIA Linux+LPIC, CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, manages Linux infrastructure, strategic planningMaintains, configures, and troubleshoots Linux servers and systems
ResponsibilitiesTeam leadership, project management, system architectureSystem setup, maintenance, user support, security updates
Industry UsageIT companies, data centers, enterprise environmentsIT departments, hosting providers, enterprise networks

While both roles involve Linux systems, a Linux Manager typically oversees teams and strategic initiatives, whereas a Linux System Administrator focuses on day-to-day system maintenance and support. The certifications and work environments often overlap, but their responsibilities differ in scope and leadership level.

What are the most commonly searched types of Linux jobs in Washington? The most popular types of Linux jobs in Washington are:
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Infographic showing various Linux Manager job openings in Washington as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 61% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.
Senior Linux Engineer

Senior Linux Engineer

Skyline Technology Solutions, LLC

Glen Burnie, MD • On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Our New Teammate

We are seeking a Senior Linux Engineer who wants deep ownership of production Linux systems, modern virtualization infrastructure, and the automation that keeps mission-critical environments reliable, secure, and scalable. This role is hands-on and high-impact: you will administer and improve Linux platforms running on CloudStack and KVM, build and refine operational tooling, strengthen observability and alerting, and help shape the engineering standards that govern our environments.

This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to work on systems that matter—someone who is motivated by real operational responsibility, enjoys solving hard infrastructure problems, and takes pride in building stable, supportable platforms. You will work across platform operations, monitoring, automation, and customer-facing delivery, contributing both day-to-day technical execution and longer-term improvements in reliability, consistency, and operational maturity.

While this is not a people-management role, it does require technical leadership. The Senior Linux Engineer will help define best practices, influence engineering standards, mentor others through strong documentation and collaboration, and serve as a trusted subject matter expert for Linux systems, telemetry, performance, and infrastructure reliability across the organization.

You can expect to spend your time accomplishing the following:

  • 50% of the time on Objective 1: Linux Platform Ownership
  • 25% of the time on Objective 2: Standards, Instrumentation, and Reliability Practices
  • 25% of the time on Objective 3: Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

Job Responsibilities – What to Expect

  • Manage a fleet of Linux KVM hypervisors and VMs using Ansible
  • Evaluate, propose, and build tooling to support and optimize operations in a CloudStack / KVM virtualization platform.
  • Administer and maintain a CloudStack environment running KVM hypervisors.
  • Participate in estimation and execution of customer-facing Linux systems projects.
  • Define, implement, and respond to internal Linux operational alerting.
  • Define and implement operational reports and dashboards for capacity management and other operational needs.
  • Ensure high-quality, consistent telemetry across all environments.
  • Lead the technical diagnoses of Linux system Problems as part of the ITIL problem management process.
  • Define and publish organizational standards for Linux server infrastructure.
  • Implement standards as infrastructure-as-code using configuration management tools, Ansible, Terraform
  • Establish and maintain security hardening standards across all Linux environments
  • Develop configuration management pipelines to manage drift across Linux environments using GitHub and Ansible
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing infrastructure
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Linux systems with development pipelines
  • Mentor junior engineers and create technical documentation for knowledge transfer
  • Provide expert guidance on system behavior, failure modes, performance patterns, and telemetry-driven insights

Your Knowledge & Expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Networking, Telecommunications, or related technical field
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Linux certifications
  • CompTIA Linux+ or LPIC-2 certification
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent virtualization certification
  • 5+ years of advanced Linux system administration experience in enterprise environments
  • Proficiency with KVM virtualization technologies and management
  • Hands-on experience with administration and cloud orchestration in CloudStack or a similar product (OpenStack, etc.)
  • Strong background in Network Management Systems (NMS) integration and configuration
  • Advanced scripting skills in Bash, Python, or go
  • Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, or Chef)
  • Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, and firewall configuration
  • Linux security hardening and compliance framework implementation experience
  • Customer-facing project delivery experience with strong communication skills
  • Proven hands-on experience operating Linux systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) at scale, including performance tuning, benchmarking, hardening, and troubleshooting
  • Demonstrated experience with observability tooling such as Splunk, ElasticSearch, Graphite, Zabbix, log pipelines, and metrics systems
  • Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation frameworks such as Ansible, Chef, or Salt
  • Experience designing or supporting disaster recovery, high-availability, and SLA-driven systems for mission-critical services
  • Background in security operations or tooling such as MS Defender, Nessus, Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, IAM, or FIM solutions


Benefits Included:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • FSA Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Training & Tuition Assistance
  • Disability & Life Insurance

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