Linux System Administrator

Job Title: Linux System Administrator (DevSecOps Infrastructure)Location: Suffolk, VA (100% Onsite)Clearance: Active Secret Clearance RequiredAbout the RoleTECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor. TECHEAD is seeking a skilled Linux System Administrator to support the JS J7 Joint Training DevSecOps pipeline in Suffolk, VA. In this critical role, you will manage core infrastructure and data center operations supporting the Deputy Directorate, Joint Training (DDJT).If you are a clearance-holder looking to keep mission-critical defense training environments highly available, secure, and performing at peak capacity, we want to talk to you.Key ResponsibilitiesLinux Infrastructure: Maintain, monitor, and optimize core Linux systems (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) supporting the DevSecOps pipeline.Data Center & Operations: Manage core data center operations, ensuring high availability, system stability, and peak performance for DDJT mission systems.Pipeline Integration: Partner with DevSecOps engineers to support, secure, and continuously improve automated CI/CD and training pipeline infrastructure.Security & Compliance: Enforce system security controls, patch management, and baseline hardening across Linux environments.Troubleshooting: Act as a technical escalation point for complex infrastructure, network, and system level issues.Required QualificationsClearance: Active Secret Clearance (DoD) is required upon hire.Experience: 4+ years of hands-on Linux System Administration experience in enterprise or government environments.Onsite Commitment: Ability to work 100% onsite in Suffolk, VA.Core Skills: Deep familiarity with Linux OS management, shell scripting, basic networking, and data center hardware/virtualization maintenance.Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)Experience supporting DoD joint training environments or defense contracts (JS J7 / DDJT).Familiarity with DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, or Terraform).DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent).TECHEAD's mission is to make our associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.No second parties will be accepted.