Junior Linux System Administrator

Job Description

Junior Linux System Administrator – Top Secret Clearance

AMO, an Akima company, is seeking a Junior Linux System Administrator to join our team in Summerville, SC. This full-time, on-site position offers a unique opportunity to support the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) network. As a Junior Linux System Administrator, you will provide critical on-site Linux operational support to US Navy IPT programmatic and technical leadership.

This role is ideal for a developing Linux professional eager to expand their scripting, automation, and security implementation experience within a mission-driven RDT&E environment. You will work with both legacy and cloud-based Linux systems, contribute to automation initiatives, and participate in system performance monitoring and cybersecurity compliance activities within secure DoD laboratory environments.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Junior Linux System Administrator, your responsibilities will encompass various aspects of network infrastructure support, Linux systems administration, automation, and cybersecurity compliance:

Network Infrastructure Support

• Provide functional and empirical analysis related to the planning, design, installation, and implementation of network infrastructure.
• Perform maintenance of file servers and network devices, including hardware and software restoration.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential attacks through network or other connections to ensure system security.
• Collaborate with end-users and vendors to resolve network hardware and software issues.
• May develop and administer end-user training to achieve efficient utilization of LAN/WAN.

Linux Systems Support

• Serve as the on-site Linux support point of contact for US Navy IPT programmatic and technical leads.
• Communicate time-sensitive system performance issues, identified risks, and proposed mitigation plans to technical leadership.
• Monitor system performance across legacy Linux servers and cloud-hosted environments.
• Assist with troubleshooting operating system and application-level issues.

Automation & Scripting Development

• Learn to develop and maintain custom start scripts for various applications.
• Enhance programming and scripting skills to support ongoing automation initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new tools and technologies to improve system reliability and efficiency.
• Support configuration management and baseline maintenance efforts.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Support the implementation and maintenance of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for approved operating systems (desired).
• Assist with vulnerability remediation activities as directed by leadership.
• Maintain all qualification(s) required by the Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) for PAA.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess the following:

• Active Top Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s level degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with a field of concentration in computer science.
• 3 years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring and troubleshooting Linux environments.
• Basic scripting experience (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar).
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desired Certifications / Training:

• Red Hat Certified Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• Ansible Automation certifications.
• ACAS Operator and Supervisor Course (cyber.mil). Note: Required per DoD standards to serve as an ACAS User or Administrator.

Job ID: 2026-21947

Work Type: On-Site

About Akima Mission Optimization (AMO):

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is more than just a federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission extends beyond federal projects to support our shareholder communities in Alaska. The work you do every day at AMO directly impacts the lives of our 15,000 Iupiat shareholders, indigenous Alaskans from one of the most remote and challenging environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AMO provides vital support and employment opportunities, contributing to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for over 10,000 years. For our government customers, AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations and enhance productivity.

As an AMO employee, you will be part of a challenging yet supportive work environment committed to innovation and diversity—two of our core values. You will also benefit from comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and excellent retirement options.