Systems Administrator
US$70,000 – US$74,000 / yr base salary
Posted 6 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Systems Administrator - UNIX”
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- Expected experience
- 0+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$70,000 – US$74,000 / yr |
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CertificationsSecurity+, GICSP, GSEC, Systems Security Certified Practitioner
About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1906 Job Title: Systems Administrator - UNIX Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ, Onsite Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start Required Certification(s):
- DoW 8140 Compliance – CompTIA Security+ or Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Systems Security Certified Practitioner
- Certifications in RedHat Linux or Unix OS administration
Essential Job Duties
Responsibilities include:
- System Administration: Install, configure, and maintain servers running RedHat Linux operating systems, adhering to established internal processes.
- Upgrades and Maintenance: Recommend hardware and software upgrades based on growth statistics. Schedule, plan, and perform system upgrades, including coordinating the transition from test to production environments.
- Monitoring and Performance: Monitor log files and system performance to identify and resolve software, operating system, and networking problems in mission-critical systems.
- Backups and Recovery: Schedule, perform, and monitor system backups and, when necessary, perform data recoveries.
- Hardware Configuration: Configure hardware, such as workstations, printers, servers, and tape devices.
- Support: Participate in an on-call rotation to provide timely support for UNIX/Linux-related issues and provide general technical support for system users.
- Security Compliance: Follow standard operating procedures to maintain and enhance the security posture of the environment, including adherence to the DISA STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) process.
- Task Automation: Schedule tasks using software support tools and scripts.
- Collaboration & Prioritization: Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve organizational goals, effectively setting priorities and organizing tasks to meet deadlines.