Junior Systems Engineer

The Amatriot Group

. Administer and support Linux systems in production environments .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeQuantico • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $65,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and supporting Linux systems, particularly Ubuntu, in production environments. Proficient in troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, implementing system security fundamentals, and utilizing automation and configuration management tools.

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Linux System AdministrationUbuntu Linux SupportTCP/IP NetworkingInfrastructure TroubleshootingSystem Security Fundamentals

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Hard Skills

Linux Command LineShell UtilitiesMonitoring and LoggingBash ScriptingDockerAnsibleTerraformAWSNginxCI/CD Concepts

Soft Skills

Clear Documentation

Tools & Technologies

GrafanaELKVirtualized EnvironmentsCloud Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Active TS Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Patch ManagementAccess ControlsVulnerability RemediationHigh-AvailabilityLoad Balancing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudDNSDockerFirewallsGrafanaLinuxNGINXPythonTCP/IPTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and support Linux systems in production environments
Support Ubuntu Linux environments
Apply Linux system administration concepts to maintain reliable system operations
Use the Linux command line and common shell utilities for administration and troubleshooting
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across operating systems
Administer and troubleshoot servers in virtualized or cloud environments
Support monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnosis of system health and performance issues
Apply working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, routing, firewalls, and network troubleshooting tools
Support system security fundamentals, including patch management, access controls, SSH security, and vulnerability remediation
Document infrastructure, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes clearly

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS or higher security clearance required
3+ years of experience administering and supporting Linux systems in production environments
Strong hands-on experience with Ubuntu Linux
Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues across operating systems
Experience administering and troubleshooting servers in virtualized or cloud environments
Experience with monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnosing system health and performance issues
Solid understanding of Linux system administration concepts
Proficiency with the Linux command line and common shell utilities
Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, routing, firewalls, and common network troubleshooting tools
Understanding of system security fundamentals, including patch management, access controls, SSH security, and vulnerability remediation
Ability to document infrastructure, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes clearly
Experience with Docker and containerized applications preferred
Experience with Ansible or other configuration-management and automation tools preferred
Experience writing Bash or other shell scripts preferred
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform preferred
Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools preferred
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS preferred
Experience administering web servers, reverse proxies, or application infrastructure such as Nginx preferred
Familiarity with databases and troubleshooting application/database connectivity preferred
Familiarity with centralized logging and monitoring platforms such as Grafana and ELK preferred
Experience with scripting or automation using Python preferred
Exposure to high-availability, load balancing, and scalable infrastructure concepts preferred