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CGI Inc.

Senior Oracle Technical Lead

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Lead operational processes such as patching cycles and pre/post-patch health checks across Oracle Databases, ExaCS, WebLogic, and Oracle Linux environments. . Guide provisioning, configuration, and ...

System One

Unix/Linux Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Experience with Red Hat Linux (RHEL) and knowledge of Oracle Linux or cloud platforms is preferred. * Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, etc.). * Experience ...

System One

Unix/Linux Administrator

Washington, DC · On-site

$50 - $60/hr

Experience with Red Hat Linux (RHEL) and knowledge of Oracle Linux or cloud platforms is preferred. * Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, etc.). * Experience ...

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How much do oracle linux jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for oracle linux in Washington is $71.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.72 and $81.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Oracle Linux system administrator?

To thrive as an Oracle Linux System Administrator, you need strong expertise in Linux system administration, networking, shell scripting, and a solid understanding of Oracle Linux distributions, often backed by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Linux Manager, virtualization tools, and certifications such as Oracle Linux System Administrator (Oracle Certified Associate) are highly beneficial. Attention to detail, problem-solving, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure are critical soft skills. These competencies ensure reliable system performance, rapid troubleshooting, and secure, efficient IT operations in enterprise environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working with Oracle Linux in enterprise environments?

Professionals managing Oracle Linux in enterprise settings often encounter challenges such as ensuring system compatibility with other enterprise applications, maintaining security compliance, and handling large-scale deployments. Managing updates and patches across multiple servers can also be complex due to strict uptime requirements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as database administrators and application developers, is essential to align system configurations and troubleshoot performance issues. Adapting to evolving cloud integration requirements is another common challenge that offers opportunities for skill growth.

What is an Oracle Linux administrator?

An Oracle Linux administrator is a professional responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Oracle Linux operating systems, which are used to run enterprise applications and databases. Their duties often include system upgrades, security management, performance tuning, and ensuring high availability of services. They may also manage updates and patches, configure network settings, and support users with technical issues. Oracle Linux administrators often work in environments where stability, reliability, and security are critical, such as data centers and cloud infrastructure.
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Infographic showing various Oracle Linux job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,453 per year, or $71.4 per hour.

Classified Linux Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. We are seeking a Linux system engineer with strong enterprise Linux expertise to support enterprise Linux systems in classified environments, focusing on system security hardening and management methods for classified networks and systems.
Responsibilities:
• Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux on physical systems, including implementing encryption-at-rest (LUKS)
• Provision Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux VMs
• Patch, reboot, and troubleshoot patching processes (e.g. GPU drivers & kernel modules) and patching infrastructure on large classified networks and in stand-alone (air-gapped) networks
• Maintain patching infrastructure (e.g. software repository mirrors) in large and stand-alone networks
• System and user data and configuration backup and restore
• Provide enterprise Linux troubleshooting, tier 2 and 3 Linux user support including software installation, configuration
• Support scientists and engineers running workloads and applications on Linux systems
• Security harden systems and remediate vulnerabilities
• Monitor availability, improve monitoring, and restore systems and services in a timely manner and improve prevention and reduce future outages
• Write or improve documentation for processes and procedures
Qualifications:
Required:
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent that meets DoD 8570.01-m requirements for IAT Level II personnel
• 3 years of experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or its clones (CentOS, Oracle, Rocky, Alma) Linux systems administration, including provisioning, patching individual systems, troubleshooting, and implement security hardening for enterprise environments.
• Experience with hardware troubleshooting and configuration
• Willing to travel occasionally to alternate site (El Segundo or Colorado Springs) work location approximately 4% if required
• An active IC TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or IT or equivalent experience
• Linux certification: RHCSA or preferred Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Experience maintaining patching infrastructure (e.g. software mirrors) including in standalone networks
• Experience with Kickstart or other automated Linux provisioning processes
• Experience automating security hardening to DISA STIGs.
• Experience and programming skill implementing infrastructure-as-code with tools like Puppet, Ansible, Bash, Terraform, Python
Company:
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space. Founded in 1960, the company is headquartered in El Segundo, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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