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Black Canyon Consulting

Systems Adminstrator

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for DataOps Engineer to support our work for the ... This opportunity is full time and onsite/remote at the NCBI in Bethesda, MD and/or remote. NCBI is ...

Proofpoint

Staff Product Support Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$214K/yr

Responding to technical support ticket and providing remote support to customers * Working with ... Knowledge of networking systems, identity providers, x509 certificates, Linux security tools, KMS ...

VTG

Software Engineer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

... Rocky Linux. * Experience with Python and related libraries. * Experience supporting large ... Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Intelligence, Geography, Remote Sensing, Intelligence Studies ...

NewGen

Multi-Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$57 - $76.25/hr

Provide technical support to all of the customers' broadcast systems as a Cloud Engineer with ... Demonstrated experience with programming languages including Python, Linux, C++, and Windows shell

NTT DATA Services

IoT / Edge Software Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

$68K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Linux-based gateway hardware, supporting features such as device authentication, data encryption, remote updates, and automated diagnostics. The position requires hands-on experience with embedded ...

SixGen, Inc.

On-Net Operator

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$50.25 - $66.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support a remote-first and highly collaborative operating environment. QUALIFICATIONS * 7+ years of ... Advanced Linux administration and operating system knowledge. * Experience with Windows domains ...

System One

Security Systems Engineer

Vienna, VA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Hybrid - Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not required Responsibilities * Assist in ... Troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers and enterprise applications * Deploy, optimize, and support ...

System One

Security Systems Engineer

Vienna, VA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Hybrid - Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not required Responsibilities * Assist in ... Troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers and enterprise applications * Deploy, optimize, and support ...

System One

Security Systems Engineer

Vienna, VA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Hybrid - Remote Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Not required Responsibilities * Assist in ... Troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers and enterprise applications * Deploy, optimize, and support ...

SAIC

Cybersecurity Engineer - ISSO

Vienna, VA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer ... Support hardening, patching, STIG compliance for Windows, Linux, and networks. * Monitor systems ...

System One

Systems Admin/Cyber Security Engineer

Vienna, VA · Remote

$58.50 - $72/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Remote (must live in the United States) Pay rate: open to both W2 and established 1099 (no c2c) We ... Linux OS and apps or troubleshooting Windows OS and apps -On call and after hours support ...

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How much do remote linux support jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote linux support in Washington, DC is $168,473.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $172,700.00 and $189,700.00 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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Systems Adminstrator

Black Canyon Consulting

Bethesda, MD • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Black Canyon Consulting (BCC)  is searching for DataOps Engineer to support our work for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the National Institutes of Health. This opportunity is full time and onsite/remote at the NCBI in Bethesda, MD and/or remote.

NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCBI advances science and public health by providing free access to biomedical literature and genomic data over the web, making it one of the 400 top most-visited sites in the world. NCBI's diverse staff of smart, talented, and deeply technical people collaborate to build critically valuable services for researchers, physicians, educators, students, and the general public. For example, NCBI develops and delivers PubMed, an index of over 29 million biomedical research abstracts, often with links to full-text literature and supporting data. 

This is a great opportunity to work on challenging problems as part of a new DataOps Platform team at NCBI. Developing an enterprise-wide DataOps platform is a new initiative at NCBI. Stepping on decades of experience in dealing with some of industry's most vital data-intensive applications, NCBI approaches solving the problems at enterprise scale using modern technologies such as Kubernetes, GitOps and containerization

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, flexible work schedule and tuition reimbursement. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

Duties & Responsibilities

The DataOps Platforms team:

  • Develops and continuously improves DataOps platform.
  • Develops and maintains common tools and libraries.
  • Evaluates new technologies and practices.
  • Helps NCBI developers with adoption of platform.
  • Ensures compliance with the Federal application security regulations and standards by providing automated solutions and compliance pipelines.
  • Embraces agile development and continuous improvement
  • Encourages growth mindset and offers leadership opportunities at any level

Required Skills:

  • Strong coding skills in at least one programing language are required (Python, C++, ...)
  • Kubernetes, containerization
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure or equivalent cloud services
  • Apache Kafka, Google Cloud Pub/Sub or equivalent
  • Apache AirFlow or equivalent
  • Experience with data processing applications and modern cloud-based data processing infrastructure
  • Linux command-line skills

Bonus Skills:

  • Google Anthos
  • Docker
  • GitOps tools: ArgoCD or equivalent
  • Infrastructure as code tools: Terraform or equivalent
  • GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, Teamcity, Artifactory, or equivalent products for management of Git source control, CI/CD pipelines and artifact lifecycle management
  • Modern observability and logging tools: Prometheus, EFK (ElasticSearch, fluentd, Kibana), TIGK (Telegraph, InfluxDB, Graphana, Kapacitor),
  • DataDog, Sensu, Jaeger, Sentry, OpsGenie, PagerDuty, Splunk, or equivalent 
  • Secret Management tools such as Hashicorp Vault, CyberArk, Azure Key Vault, Google Cloud Secret Manager or equivalent
  • Data transfer tools: AWS DataSync, Aspera, MinIO, CloudSoda or equivalent
  • Apache Pulsar, RabbitMQ, Amazon Kinesis, Apache Flume, Apache Storm, Apache Spark Streaming, Google Cloud Pub/Sub
  • Experience with best-practice design patterns in coding and architecture
  • Experience working in Agile environment
Educational Requirements
  • B.S. in a STEM field (Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) or equivalent industry experience in Systems Engineering.
Benefits and Salary

We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. The targeted range for this position is $115,000 - $150,000.

If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

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