Hiring: Senior Linux Systems Administrator Company: MIT Lincoln Laboratory Location: Lexington, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 13:45:48 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Ansible, Bash, Configuration Management, DNS, IAM, Linux, Machine Learning, Puppet, Python, RHEL, Security Clearance, Ubuntu About the job Experience: •6+ years of experience in Linux Systems Administration (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Required Skills: •This position is full time onsite (40 hours/week) and may require some travel to field offices within the U.S. •Support installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade of Linux compute and network equipment •Administer and support Linux-based systems (workstations and servers) in both unclassified and classified environments •Build, configure, harden, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux systems across varying research needs and constraints •Review and test new hardware and software and make recommendations for purchases and standardization •Help design and implement configuration management and monitoring for systems and networks •Assist in configuration of network devices such as routers and switches •Provide technical support for staff and back-end system users; handle Tier 2/3 issues as needed Qualifications: •BS and 6+ years of experience in Linux Systems Administration (or equivalent combination of education and experience) •Excellent knowledge of Linux OS administration: installation, configuration, monitoring, patching, performance tuning, and troubleshooting •Demonstrated experience securing Linux systems using DISA STIGs and/or comparable hardening baselines •Scripting/automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python) and familiarity with automation/config tools (e.g., Ansible, Salt, Puppet, etc.) •Operational familiarity with log collection/monitoring tooling and concepts (e.g., syslog, audit logs, endpoint monitoring) •Operational familiarity with Windows Operating Systems and Active Directory Identity Management •Operational familiarity with Network Attached Storage (NAS) file storage solutions and their troubleshooting •Understanding of RMF policies and DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 expectations •Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM I baseline certification or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire •Excellent customer service and communication skills Compensation: •$114,600 - $151,900 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!