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We are only considering candidates with an active security clearance. Once selected, candidates will undergo an extensive federal suitability review.\nRequirements:\nActive Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship required\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline\n– or equivalent professional experience administering enterprise UNIX/Linux systems.\nDemonstrated experience managing and supporting UNIX/Linux servers in an enterprise or mission-critical environment.\nStrong proficiency in Linux installation, configuration, hardening, and lifecycle management.\nHands-on experience with system monitoring, performance tuning, and advanced troubleshooting.\nExperience performing regular security checks, vulnerability remediation, and compliance-driven system maintenance.\nProficiency with shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate operational tasks.\nWorking knowledge of network fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and firewalls.\nExperience supporting backup and recovery processes, fault-tolerant configurations, and data protection strategies.\nAbility to provide Tier III support for complex technical issues.\nExperience documenting operational procedures, configuration standards, and troubleshooting guides.\nAbility to collaborate with engineering, security, and cross-functional technical teams.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.","company":"Rightdirection Technology Solutions","rawCompany":"rightdirection technology solutions","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:51:33.121Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Linux System Administrator - Cleared","description":"Description:\nRDTS is seeking a Cleared Linux System Administrator to support a mission-critical IT program at the U.S. Dept of Treasury in Washington, D.C. 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