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SAIC is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator for a FULL REMOTE position supporting the US Coast Guard program. The role involves Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration, AWS collaboration, and system engineering for Modeling and Simulation (M&S) environments. Key requirements include Secret clearance, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, and extensive Linux and AWS experience.
Key Highlights
Full Remote position supporting US Coast Guard program (AFMS)
Requires Secret Clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
Focus on RHEL administration, AWS integration, and system engineering
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct Red Hat Enterprise (RHEL) and Linux systems engineering, administration and maintenance support to the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environment
Collaborate using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for use of AWS native services
Discover and resolve issues with RHEL/Linux servers in virtual environment
Design new capabilities and enhancements (to include Cloud Migration and Analytics design and development) and create efficiencies within the AWS environments
Experience working with administrator and service accounts and troubleshooting issues
Creates/updates and maintains system documentation, interacts with users and evaluates vendor products
Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Document
Report findings to management with recommendations for resolutions
Provide technical assistance and training to users
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Remote Work
Nice to Have
AWS Associate Certifications
Experience supporting software migration efforts
Experience in an MSP or other IT company
Working Knowledge of programming languages, Ruby & YAML
Experience supporting USAF software development projects
Job Description
Job ID: 2610481
Location: Remote Work, TX, US
Date Posted: 2026-03-20
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: Sys Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_REMOTE
Description
SAIC is seeking a qualified Linux Systems Administrator for a FULL REMOTE position supporting the US Coast Guard program, AFMS (Air Force Modeling & Simulation).
AFMS is the premier agency responsible for implementation, integration, and development of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) and training and analysis standards that support the US Air Force (USAF), Department of Defense (DoD), and mission partners requiring these capabilities to support the Warfighter in full-spectrum operations.
Job Description
- Provide direct Red Hat Enterprise (RHEL) and Linux systems engineering, administration and maintenance support to the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environment
- Collaborate using Amazon Web Services (AWS) for use of AWS native services
- Discover and resolve issues with RHEL/Linux servers in virtual environment
- Design new capabilities and enhancements (to include Cloud Migration and Analytics design and development) and create efficiencies within the AWS environments
- Experience working with administrator and service accounts and troubleshooting issues
- Creates/updates and maintains system documentation, interacts with users and evaluates vendor products
- Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Document
- Report findings to management with recommendations for resolutions
- Provide technical assistance and training to users
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- Possess DoD 8570 certification in IAT Level II certification or above (CompTIA Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.)
- Bachelor's and Nine (9) years of experience; or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
- Must be US Citizen and currently possess a Secret Clearance
- Experience with Agile / Scrum
- Strong Experience planning, building, integrating and maintaining Linux systems
- Maintenance of environments and standards via IaC tools such as Terraform
- In-depth understanding of, and experience with, deployments of various systems to Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Familiar with CI/CD pipeline concepts
- Strong Experience patching/OS management through scripting
- All aspects of the environment and deployment must also be documented for support and future implementations
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- AWS Associate Certifications
- Experience supporting software migration efforts
- Experience in an MSP or other IT company
- Working Knowledge of programming languages, Ruby & YAML
- Experience supporting USAF software development projects
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