Senior Linux Systems Administrator (Systems Engineer 4)

Job overview

The Senior Linux Systems Administrator role is onsite in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Compensation is $68.92–$125.89 USD per hour. The role supports a high-priority malware analysis modernization program for federal government customers. The administrator applies systems engineering principles across the system life cycle while supporting mission-critical enterprise capabilities. The work includes Linux administration and infrastructure troubleshooting, with required experience in Ansible, VMware, and Kubernetes, and collaboration with government and program personnel.

What you'll do

• Administer Linux systems
• troubleshoot infrastructure issues
• apply systems engineering principles across life-cycle phases
• contribute to technical integrity and completeness of deliverables
• interact with government stakeholders and program personnel
• support the malware analysis modernization program.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior linux systems administrator

systems engineer 4

linux

ansible

vmware

kubernetes

systems engineering

ts/sci

polygraph required

linthicum heights md

wyetech

$68.92–$125.89/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Automatic SEP IRA contribution of 20% of gross compensation, fully vested from day one
• up to 200 hours of annual PTO
• medical plan options, dental, vision, life and AD&D, disability, and other voluntary coverage
• referral bonus eligibility
• contract mobility.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, TS/SCI clearance with agency-appropriate polygraph, and the specified current PRIVAC/polygraph eligibility.

About the employer

Wyetech is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.