MANTECH

Linux Systems Administrator

MANTECH  •  $128k - $214k/yr  •  Fort Meade, MD (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description


General information


Requisition #

R67869

Locations

USA-MD-Fort Meade

Posting Date

05/20/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time


Description & Requirements


Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Linux Systems Administrator to join our team located in the Fort Meade, MD area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide comprehensive administration and support for multi-platform operating system environments.
  • Design and implement automated security hardening solutions to enhance scalability and streamline operating system deployments.
  • Configure and maintain host-based security and intrusion detection systems.
  • Monitor system performance and investigate detected anomalies to ensure operational integrity.
  • Develop and deploy automation scripts to manage server integration and reduce manual configuration errors.
  • Analyze system and security logs to identify and respond to real-time events and provide status updates to leadership.
  • Engineer automation workflows for identity and access management to replace manual account provisioning processes.
  • Conduct regular audits to verify security compliance and identify potential vulnerabilities or configuration gaps.
  • Participate in design and review meetings to provide technical insights, project goals, and status updates for management.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 10+ years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or an Associate's degree with 15+ years’ experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in systems administration of software and hardware supporting IT system development and testing.
  • Extensive experience with Linux administration.
  • Experience utilizing Ansible or comparable infrastructure-as-code tools.
  • Experience managing enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware or similar) and associated Storage Area Networks (SAN).
  • Experience with NiFi or cross-domain solutions.
  • Familiarity with Identity Management solutions like Keycloak.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, SaltStack, or Puppet.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, or Perl.
  • Experience collaborating with teams to integrate and deploy new technologies into production environments.
  • Knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, gateways) and protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP, and DNS.
  • Familiarity with Windows administration and Active Directory.

Clearance Requirement:

  • Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.


The projected compensation range for this position is $128,000.00-$214,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
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About MANTECH

MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.

We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.

We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.

When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Year Founded
1968
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