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Empower AI Inc.

Senior UNIX System Engineer

Roanoke, VA · On-site +1

$102K - $140K/yr

This is a remote-eligible position. Local candidates in the Roanoke and Radford, Virginia area are ... Manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers in a mixed Red Hat Enterprise Linux ...

Coras

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$128K - $145K/yr

Administer and maintain Linux-based systems (RHEL or similar) * Support patching, updates, and ... AWS certifications or relevant technical certifications Work Environment This is a fully remote ...

CORAS

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

Administer and maintain Linux-based systems (RHEL or similar) * Support patching, updates, and ... AWS certifications or relevant technical certifications Work Environment This is a fully remote ...

SAIC

Cloud Solutions Architect

Chantilly, VA · Remote

$200K - $240K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect ... Provide operations and maintenance support for multiple mission tools. * Contribute to software ...

inTALENTgent

Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

... support and problem resolution for mainly Linux based operating system. Must be dynamic, innovative ... SOP, RMI, RPC (Remote Procedure Call). \n \n \n * \n Implements network topologies and site ...

MBR Partners

Account Manager - Enterprise

Ashburn, VA · On-site +1

MBR Partners are instructed to locate a Strategic Account Manager for our US clients in a remote ... Pipeline partnerships - Leverage support organizations, * Leverage Solutions * Advance and close ...

MBR Partners

Account Manager - Enterprise

Ashburn, VA · Remote

$296K - $332K/yr

MBR Partners are instructed to locate a Strategic Account Manager for our US clients in a remote ... Pipeline partnerships - Leverage support organizations, * Leverage Solutions * Advance and close ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Software Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

Use VS Code through Remote SSH into standardized Windows and Linux build VMs. * Participate in ... To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally ...

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How much do remote linux support jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote linux support in Virginia is $147,474.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $151,200.00 and $166,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote Linux support?

A Remote Linux Support job involves assisting users, administrators, or businesses with Linux-based systems from a remote location. Responsibilities typically include troubleshooting issues, managing servers, performing system updates, and ensuring security compliance. Support may be provided via email, chat, or remote desktop tools. This role requires expertise in Linux distributions, command-line operations, and networking. It is commonly found in IT support teams, managed service providers, and cloud infrastructure companies.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in remote Linux support?

A typical day in Remote Linux Support involves monitoring servers, responding to customer or internal support tickets, diagnosing system issues, and implementing solutions, often through secure remote connections. You'll spend time communicating with team members and end users via email, chat, or video calls to clarify issues and provide guidance. Some tasks may also include performing regular system updates, backups, and documentation. This role requires proactive time management as you may be handling multiple requests or incidents simultaneously, all while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in remote Linux support?

To thrive as a Remote Linux Support professional, you need a solid understanding of Linux operating systems, command-line proficiency, troubleshooting skills, and experience with system administration. Familiarity with tools like SSH, scripting languages (such as Bash or Python), ticketing systems, and certifications like CompTIA Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator are often advantageous. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and self-motivation are key soft skills for remote work and effective customer interactions. These skills ensure you can efficiently diagnose and resolve technical issues while providing reliable support to clients in a distributed environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Linux Support job openings in Virginia as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 40% In-person, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,474 per year, or $70.9 per hour.

Senior UNIX System Engineer

Roanoke, VA • On-site, Remote

Empower AI Inc.
IT Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$102K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview
Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit www.Empower.ai.
Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company's commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.
Responsibilities
The Senior UNIX System Engineer supports a mixed and growing environment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux, and Solaris UNIX systems. Working alongside the existing UNIX team, this position manages, maintains, deploys, troubleshoots, and supports servers across a mixed customer environment, planning and implementing new system hardware and software while creating and maintaining team technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies.
This is a remote-eligible position. Local candidates in the Roanoke and Radford, Virginia area are encouraged to apply, and work may be performed locally for those who prefer an on-site or hybrid arrangement. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on UNIX/Linux systems engineering expertise, strong DoD cybersecurity compliance knowledge, and the ability to support mission-critical Army IT services across enterprise data centers and cloud-hosted environments. Occasional travel to government facilities or data center locations may be required based on mission needs.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage, maintain, deploy, troubleshoot, and support servers in a mixed Red Hat Enterprise Linux/Oracle Enterprise Linux/Solaris UNIX environment.
  • Plan, execute, and implement new system hardware and software.
  • Create and maintain team technical instructions, operating procedures, and policies.
  • Monitor and tune system performance; harden servers and report on overall security and operational status.
  • Recommend and implement enterprise improvements and manage new software/hardware integrations.
  • Produce utilization reports using existing tools to identify problems and corrective actions.
  • Support the lifecycle of a mixed vendor equipment environment in the datacenter, including firmware version control and periodic preventive maintenance.
  • Recommend, demonstrate, and implement technologies to expand, upgrade, and increase efficiency of the current environment.

Qualifications
Requirements:
  • CompTIA Security+.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent years of hands-on UNIX/Linux systems engineering experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in Computer Science or IT.
  • Computing Environment (CE) Certification (e.g., RedHat) - may be waived for 30 days after project join date.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • Five or more years' experience as a UNIX Systems Administrator or IT Engineer with experience automating assigned tasks.
  • Three or more years' experience in patch management, including applying security updates via YUM and RPM.
  • Three or more years' experience working in complex network environments, including VLANs and troubleshooting tools (ifconfig, netstat, ssh, telnet), and hardening systems using firewalld/iptables and hosts.
  • Three or more years' experience managing a large pool of local users via the command line.
  • Three or more years' experience creating, maintaining, and following Standard Operating Procedures for repeatable processes, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution.
  • Three or more years' experience configuring and maintaining key services such as DNS, SFTP, SMTP, and NTP.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to be a team player.

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent years of experience.
  • Four or more years' experience with SELinux, including basic and advanced management and configuration.
  • Experience supporting Cybersecurity patch management and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Requirement Guides (SRG), RMF, SCA-V, and Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA).
  • Experience deploying large-scale hardware/software systems enhancements or upgrades across widely distributed geographic sites.
  • Experience with current and emerging network and infrastructure management technologies and business practices.

Certifications:
CompTIA Security+ | RedHat Computing Environment (CE) Certification
About Empower AI
All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Pay Band Min
USD $96,050.00/Yr.
Pay Band Max
USD $148,670.00/Yr.

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