Bowhead · Dahlgren, Virginia, US

Linux Systems Administrator

OpenFull-time90,000–110,000 USD per year as stated in the posting

Open — Bowhead has a posting for this job. Posted 6 Nov 2026.

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LINUX SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (RDTE)

Bowhead seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The Linux Administrator is responsible for system administration and customer support of servers and workstations in a Research, Development, and Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) environment.

Responsibilities

  • Providing technical problem solving and in-depth consulting for system operations.
  • Will work as part of a team responsible for administration and management of servers, end-user workstations, and potentially clustered systems operating in both unclassified and classified network environments.
  • Analysis, design, and implementation of modifications to the system software in order to improve system performance, correct errors, or fulfill specific needs.
  • Participate in planning new hardware acquisitions, developing operating policy, interacting with vendors, educating customers, and communicating and collaborating with other projects within the organization.
  • Work closely with scientists and engineers to help them use workstations and servers to solve their computationally intensive problems.
  • Support of individual user workstations and associated software will be required.
  • The Linux Admin will provide support for application installation, licenses management, software tracking/distribution and backup/recovery of system configurations and user data files. Assist users in applying for accounts, and approving user access.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of four to six (4-6) years demonstrated experience in system administration of Linux-based workstations.
  • Must have well-developed Linux system management skills.
  • Must have experience with hardware experience with HP and Dell systems.
  • Must meet DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Work Force (CWF) criteria or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification at time of hire.
  • Must have demonstrated experience working in an environment with rapidly changing job priorities.

Targeted salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 15-25 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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