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Remote Linux Kernel Development Jobs in Maryland

IoT / Edge Software Engineer

MD · Remote

$68K - $141K/yr

The IoT Edge Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, deployment, and ... The position requires hands-on experience with embedded Linux, MQTT messaging, and integration with ...

Platform Ops Lead

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

$56.50 - $77.25/hr

NCBI offers flexible working hours, remote options, on- and off-site training courses, and ... Comfortable with the Linux environment or UNIX CLI * Experience with some programming or scripting ...

Python Engineer

Lanham, MD · On-site +1

$110K - $125K/yr

... development and offers broad exposure across backend engineering, DevOps, embedded Linux ... remote configuration. • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code within a large ...

AI Engineer - SETA

Columbia, MD · On-site +1

$240K - $280K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description Varen, an SAIC Company is seeking an AI ... Support the review of architectures, development approaches, model usage patterns, and technical ...

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What is the difference between Remote Linux Kernel Development vs Remote Linux System Administration?

AspectRemote Linux Kernel DevelopmentRemote Linux System Administration
Primary FocusDeveloping and modifying the Linux kernel codeManaging, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems
Required SkillsC programming, kernel architecture, debugging kernel issuesShell scripting, system setup, user management
Work EnvironmentCollaborative development teams, coding environmentsRemote support, system monitoring, troubleshooting
CertificationsLinux Foundation certifications, Linux kernel development coursesLinux Professional Institute (LPI), CompTIA Linux+

Remote Linux Kernel Development involves coding and improving the Linux kernel itself, requiring deep technical skills in C and kernel architecture. In contrast, Remote Linux System Administration focuses on maintaining and supporting Linux systems, emphasizing configuration, security, and troubleshooting. Both roles often operate in similar environments and may require Linux certifications, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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NIH - Linux Systems Administrator

NIH - Linux Systems Administrator

cFocus Software Incorporated

Bethesda, MD • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Linux System Administrator to join our program supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position is fully remote. This position requires a Public Trust or the ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Public Trust Clearance
  • B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 5+ years administering enterprise Linux environments.
  • Experience with enterprise infrastructure engineering, automation, virtualization, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity.
  • Experience supporting federal or highly regulated environments preferred
  • RHCSA, RHCE, CompTIA Security+, Linux+, GCUX, or CISSP (preferred)

Duties:
  • Administer, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise Linux operating systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, and Oracle Linux.
  • Support Security Architecture engineering activities by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure Linux server architectures.
  • Implement Zero Trust Architecture principles including least privilege, identity-based access controls, micro-segmentation, and continuous verification.
  • Deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise authentication services (LDAP, Active Directory integration, Kerberos, SSSD, MFA).
  • Perform operating system hardening using DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST guidance.
  • Manage enterprise patching, software lifecycle management, kernel updates, and configuration management.
  • Develop automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar tools to improve operational efficiency.
  • Support virtualization, cloud-hosted Linux systems, containers, and hybrid infrastructure.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, system engineering efforts, change management, disaster recovery, and system documentation.
  • Collaborate with Security Architects, Network Engineers, ISSOs, Vulnerability Analysts, and application teams to maintain secure enterprise infrastructure.