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MetroStar

Sr. Linux Engineer I (6394)

Reston, VA · On-site

The Sr. Linux Engineer will design, implement, and maintain secure software development pipelines ... analyzing system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conducting root cause ...

Prophecy Technologies

Linux Administrator

Montvale, NJ · On-site

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Administrator to manage, support, and ... Participate in troubleshooting complex production issues and provide root cause analysis. Essential ...

Amentum

Senior Linux Administrator

Hanover, MD · On-site

Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets ... Configures and manages LINUX operating system and installs Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills ...

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Senior Linux Administrator

Hanover, MD · On-site

Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets ... Configures and manages LINUX operating system and installs Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills ...

Apple

Senior Linux System Engineer - ACS

Seattle, WA

$171K - $302K/yr

... Senior Linux system Engineer position with dedicated focus on E2E system validation - Build ... run workloads and analyze/debug data - Evolve and modify the Analytics Platform based on ...

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Senior Linux Administrator

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Provides detailed analysis and feedback to management and internal customers for escalated tickets ... Configures and manages LINUX operating system and installs Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills ...

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As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior linux analyst in the United States is $109,846.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,500.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSenior Linux AnalystLinux System Administrator
CertificationsLinux+, LPIC-2, RHCSA/RHCELinux+, LPIC-1/2, RHCSA/RHCE
Work EnvironmentAnalyzing system performance, troubleshooting, security analysisManaging, configuring, maintaining Linux servers
Employer & IndustryIT firms, finance, healthcare, governmentData centers, enterprise IT, hosting providers
Search & ComparisonOften compared for technical expertise and analysis rolesMore focused on system management and deployment

The main difference is that a Senior Linux Analyst primarily focuses on analyzing, troubleshooting, and optimizing Linux systems, often requiring strong analytical skills and certifications. In contrast, a Linux System Administrator handles the day-to-day management, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers. Both roles require similar certifications and work in overlapping environments, but their core responsibilities differ in focus and scope.

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Sr. Linux Engineer I (6394)

MetroStar

Reston, VA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Summary:
MetroStar is a company dedicated to building exceptional technology services through its talented workforce. The Sr. Linux Engineer will design, implement, and maintain secure software development pipelines while collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. This role also involves providing security guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design and implement automatic technical solutions across multiple classification environments, working independently or as part of the team to address complex technical requirements.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts by analyzing system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conducting root cause analysis for complex issues, and developing mitigation strategies for service degradation.
• Provide expert security guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and other best practices in support of their ATO efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing while maintaining technical documentation, promoting best practices, and fostering continuous team improvement.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Certification to satisfy DoD 8140/8570 (e.g. CompTIA Security+, or equivalent).
• 4+ years as DevSecOps/DevOps Engineer/Systems Engineer, or similar.
• Experience with designing, deploying, and managing production-grade Kubernetes (K8s) or OpenShift clusters, via automation with Ansible and Terraform/CloudFormation in on-prem and cloud environments.
• Strong Linux experience and understanding.
• Experience with CI/CD (e.g. GitLab, or equivalent) and containerization.
Preferred:
• Experience with Helm chart development and STIGs (highly preferred).
Company:
MetroStar is a leading provider of secure digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled products and solutions, specializing in delivering cutting-edge IT services to government agencies and defense organizations. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Reston, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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