Linux Administrator (R-00025)

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that said outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built, a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top tier services to our customers. In 2023, True Zero was recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in two categories ("Prosperous and Thriving" ($5MM – $50MM in gross revenue) and "Mid-Atlantic Region" (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)) and in 2022, was recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.

True Zero Technologies is seeking experienced Linux Administrators to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, adaptable to new technologies and passionate about automating tasks to enhance operational efficiency. You will be responsible for maintaining, upgrading and patching Linux-based systems, with strong focus on automation through scripting and ensuring seamless coordination with the developers, testers and other supporting teams.

In addition to technical skills, the ideal candidate must have a customer-focused mindset, aiming to create value for both internal and external stakeholders by ensuring system reliability, enhancing service delivery and contributing to business continuity. In this role, you will collaborate with the development, testing and other support groups to ensure smooth rollout of patches and updates across multiple environments, ensuring minimal disruption to applications/services.

As a TZT consultant, the candidate will receive access to the full knowledge base which is driven by the True Zero community as well as the technical backing of the entire PS team. True Zero encourages collaboration and growth through information sharing and knowledge workshops. The candidate will also have access to our internal Slack channel to stay connected with the team as well as the necessary tools to train, demo, test and grow their professional skills.

Qualification Requirements

• Education and Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Relevant certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), CompTIA Linux+, or equivalent.
• Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570-compliant certification).




• Experience Level:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in Linux system administration.
• Previous experience in supporting federal government agencies or contractors preferred.




• Technical Expertise:
• Proficiency in administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux/UNIX systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Experience with shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl) for automation and task management.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with network protocols and services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NFS, LDAP, SSH).
• Experience with system monitoring tools and performance tuning (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, Zabbix).
• Knowledge of system security best practices, including hardening, vulnerability management, and patching.




• Federal Government and Compliance Knowledge:
• Understanding of federal security and compliance standards, such as FISMA, NIST 800-53, and DISA STIGs.
• Experience working in classified or highly regulated environments.




• General IT Skills:
• Familiarity with enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and service management frameworks.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.




• Soft Skills:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and collaboration.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to system improvements.




• Work Authorization and Clearance:
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability/willingness to hold a federal security clearance

U.S. Citizenship is required as this is in support of a Federal Customer.

We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:

- Competitive salary, paid twice per month

- Best in class medical coverage

- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero

- Company wide new business incentive programs

- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)

- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually

- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%

- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs

- Paternity/Maternity Leave

- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills