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Apex Informatics

UNIX / LINUX Engineer

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

UNIX Operations team is searching for a candidate who is proficient within a LINUX (Red Hat). The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience within systems administration. This candidate will ...

Watershed Security

Unix/Linux Administrator

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Watershed is looking for a hands-on Unix/Linux Systems Administrator to support NSWCDD.; onsite in ... Experience with installation and configuration of hardware; operational systems and COTS software ...

Watershed Security

Unix/Linux Administrator

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Watershed is looking for a hands-on Unix/Linux Systems Administrator to support NSWCDD. onsite in ... Experience with installation and configuration of hardware; operational systems and COTS software ...

Watershed Security

Unix/Linux Administrator

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Watershed is looking for a hands-on Unix/Linux Systems Administrator to support NSWCDD.; onsite in ... Experience with installation and configuration of hardware; operational systems and COTS software ...

GDIT

UNIX/Linux/Solaris Engineer

Bethesda, MD

NACI (T1) Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Oracle Solaris ... No GDIT is seeking a UNIX/Linux/Solaris Engineer to support NIH CIT's HSS program. You will keep ...

USM

JB061880 - Unix/Linux Admin

Quincy, MA · On-site

Skills Unix or Linux, AWS, .. Visa Types Green Card, US Citiz.. Job Title: Unix/Linux Admin with ... Develop and maintain Unix shell scripts for automation and operational efficiency. * Support ...

GDIT

UNIX/Linux OS Administrator

Offutt Air Force Base, NE · On-site

$112K - $120K/yr

None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Backup and Recovery ... Yes UNIX/Linux OS Administrator Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some ...

DMI

Unix/Linux Administrator

Washington, DC

Operations and Sustainment * Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers and systems (Red ... Linux/Unix administration and engineering experience. Equivalent additional experience may ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for unix linux operation specialist in the United States is $53,925.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Unix/Linux Administrator with Security Clearance

Washington, DC • On-site

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$105K - $113K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Unix/Linux Administrator to support a federal government program focused on enterprise infrastructure operations, cybersecurity, and mission-critical application support. This position is hybrid in Washington, DC area. Responsibilities for the Unix/Linux Administrator include: * Install, configure, administer, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux environments. * Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, patch management, and backup administration. * Support third-party application installation, automation initiatives, and project-based infrastructure deployments. Required Qualifications for the Unix/Linux Administrator include: * 5+ years of experience administering enterprise Unix/Linux environments. * Strong expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Oracle Linux, virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), Git, and shell scripting (Bash, Python). * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; must meet DoD IAT Level II certification requirements (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP, or equivalent). Compensation for the Unix/Linux Administrator include: Salary Range: $105,000 - $113,000 depending on experience Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law #LI-JM1 #LI-Hybrid This job opens for applications on 8/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Keywords: Lead Unix Administrator, Linux Administrator, Senior Linux Administrator, Unix Systems Administrator, RHEL Administrator, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux, Linux Engineer, Systems Administrator, Bash Scripting, Python Scripting, VMware, Hyper-V, Git, Infrastructure Engineer, Linux Operations, Enterprise Linux, Public Trust Clearance, Secret Clearance, DoD IAT Level II, Security+, CCNA Security, GSEC, SSCP, RHCE, Linux+, Hybrid Jobs Washington DC

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