ManTech International

Linux System Administrator

ManTech International$85K — $141K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of overall technical experience
  • Proficient in Linux administrative duties using command-line
  • Experience with server management and security tools like NESSUS
  • Ability to work collaboratively to integrate new technologies
  • Familiar with system compliance and patch management

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage virtual environments
  • Administer hardware and software for IT systems
  • Handle Linux system administration (e.g., Redhat/Rocky 8)
  • Develop bash scripts for automation tasks
  • Configure and maintain storage and file systems
  • Deliver briefings and technical documentation to senior management

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short-term and long-term Disability
  • Retirement and Savings
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Wellness programs
Full Job Description
General information

Requisition #

R69725

Locations

USA-MD-Fort Meade

Posting Date

08/03/2026

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-oriented Linux System Administrator to join our team in Ft. Meade, MD.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Creating and managing virtual environments
  • Systems administration of hardware and software in support of maintenance, developing and testing of information technology systems
  • Administration of Linux (i.e., Redhat/Rocky 8)
  • Scripting with Basic Shell (Bash), PUTTY
  • Configuring and maintaining storage and file systems
  • Developing and delivering briefings, technical presentations, and program documentation to senior program management


Minimum Qualifications:
  • 5+ years' of overall technical experience
  • Linux administrative experience (command-line)
  • Server STE/STN Compliancy (ex., NESSUS, MacAfee Agents) and performing server management relating to security tools such as patch management (applying O/S updates, IAVAs, and configuration changes)
  • Demonstrated experience working with a team to introduce and integrate new technologies into existing production environments


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiar with installing, troubleshooting, and maintenance on OS on Linux
  • Experience with installing PKI certs
  • Create/Maintain bash scripts to dump and load databases
  • Use SALT to deploy config files to end node and do various interrogations (ping, DNS)


Clearance Requirement:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly

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 $85,000.00-$141,600.00. 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.

About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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