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Shadow Objects

Help Desk Specialist I

Patuxent River, MD · On-site

$15.25 - $17/hr

ShadowObjects, LLC is currently seeking candidates for the position of Help Desk Specialist I ... Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, etc.), as well as experience in various techniques, requirements and ...

SAIC

Help Desk Technician

San Diego, CA

$120K - $160K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Help Desk Technician to join our Technical ... Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government ...

C2 Financial

Help Desk Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

Responsibilities : • Serve as the first point of contact for help desk requests via ticketing ... Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP • Experience writing effective prompts or building simple AI workflows ...

Mvix

Help Desk Agent

Sterling, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Mvix, a leading digital signage provider in the Dulles Technology Corridor is offering an outstanding opportunity for a Help Desk Tech with a specialization in Linux. We offer flexible hours and are ...

Mvix

Help Desk Agent

Sterling, VA

$17.25 - $22/hr

Mvix, a leading digital signage provider in the Dulles Technology Corridor is offering an outstanding opportunity for a Help Desk Tech with a specialization in Linux. We offer flexible hours and are ...

C2 Financial

Help Desk Technician

San Diego, CA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

The Role As our Help Desk Technician, you'll be the first face our team sees when something breaks ... Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP * AI & Automation * Experience writing effective prompts or building ...

Mvix

Help Desk Agent

Sterling, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $22/hr

Mvix, a leading digital signage provider in the Dulles Technology Corridor is offering an outstanding opportunity for a Help Desk Tech with a specialization in Linux. We offer flexible hours and are ...

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How much do seasonal linux help desk jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal linux help desk in the United States is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seasonal Linux Help Desk vs Linux System Administrator?

AspectSeasonal Linux Help DeskLinux System Administrator
CertificationsBasic Linux certifications (e.g., Linux+)Advanced certifications (e.g., RHCE, LPIC)
Work EnvironmentHelp desk, support centers, remote assistanceData centers, enterprise networks, server management
Employer & IndustryIT support companies, tech departmentsLarge organizations, hosting providers, enterprise IT
Search & ComparisonFocuses on troubleshooting, user support, basic Linux issuesInvolves system configuration, network management, security

While both roles involve Linux, the Seasonal Linux Help Desk primarily provides user support and troubleshooting on a temporary basis, often with entry-level certifications. In contrast, a Linux System Administrator manages and maintains Linux servers and networks, requiring advanced skills and certifications. The roles differ in scope, responsibilities, and work environment, catering to different career paths within the Linux industry.

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Help Desk Technician

Help Desk Technician

Science Applications International Corporation

San Diego, CA • On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Help Desk Technician to join our Technical Engineering and Design Department in support of our United States Air Force customer. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA.

  • Work directly with customers in a technical role.
  • Responsible for asset installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware, software and related infrastructure.
  • Configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IPs, subnets, etc.), and network equipment (switches).
  • Configure and manage DOD and IC standard distributed authentication services.
  • Review documented and maintain comprehensive knowledge base articles, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical guides for Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams to use in resolving common issues and adhere to government policies.
  • Perform regular file archival and purge, as necessary.
  • Create, change and delete user accounts per request.
  • Repair and recover from hardware or software failures for multiple sites.
  • Work with internal development teams, to report and resolve bugs, request feature enhancements, and address product-related issues on Linux platforms.
  • Contribute technical content and tutorials to product documentation.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems like Hadoop, HBase/Accumulo, Spark and Kafka.
  • Experience with Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Powershell, and Python tools.
  • A strong understanding of security concepts, best practices and how to apply them, such as Secure Shell, public key encryption, access credentials, certificates, TLS, and data encryption to include Department of Defense and Intelligence Community security policies/processes.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
  • U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience with implementation and understanding of Engineering principles in a professional environment.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of progressive IT support experience, with at least 2-3 years in a Tier 1 or a similar role with a focus on Linux environments.
  • IAT Level 1 (CompTIA Security + and OS/Computing Environment certification).
  • Experience maintaining, configuring, operating and troubleshooting electronic computer interface systems and network equipment.
  • Knowledge of U.S. Government computers, networks, and security beneficial.
  • Past experience administering server-side technology and networked computing systems.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Patient and professional demeanor, with a can-do attitude.
  • Familiarity with DNS / DHCP / Kickstart / LDAP / Kubernetes / Red Hat 7&8 / Windows 10 / ACAS / Rancher / Grafana / Cloud Security Gateway.
  • Maintain and update system documentation.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Ability to surge hours worked through events.
  • Able to create simple scripts (i.e. powershell or bash).
  • Ability to automate installation, configuration, and provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
  • Ability to configure and manage operating systems (Windows and Linux), applications (commercial and government), networks (IPs, subnets, etc.), and network equipment (switches).
  • Ability to configure and manage DOD and IC standard distributed authentication services.
  • Advantageous to have knowledge of DOD and IC network infrastructures.
  • Knowledge of Joint IO Range, Defense Research and Engineering Network, and other similar environments beneficial.

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