Entry Level Linux Administrator Jobs
New grad linux administrator jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like RevSpring, The University of Texas at Austin, and Google hiring at this level now.
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Senior Linux Administrator
Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site)
Citizenship: US only
Clearance: Active TS/SCI (DHS EOD Suitability required)
Company: Argo Cyber Systems, LLC - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
About Argo Cyber Systems
Argo Cyber Systems provides mission-critical cybersecurity support to U.S. Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners nationwide. Our teams deliver rapid incident response, advanced forensics, and coordinated recovery operations to protect vital systems from evolving cyber threats. We combine technical precision with operational agility-helping federal partners identify, contain, and recover from complex cyber incidents with speed and confidence.
Argo Cyber is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Argo Cyber is seeking a Technical Engagement Network (TEN) Lab Manager with experience in Linux Systems Administrator to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities in the customer environment supporting analysts and business continuity of the customer mission.
Role and Responsibilities
- Applying advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implement infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements.
- Perform large scale configuration management and deployment across Windows, MacOS, Linux/Unix, and other operating systems and virtual environments to support the TEN infrastructure.
- Supporting the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
- Providing ongoing systems administration, technical support, upgrades, patching and troubleshooting services.
- Monitor RedHat platforms security and health, create and maintain reports of findings daily
- Create next-generation application platform automation solutions utilizing RedHat Openshift, RedHat Ansible automation, Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman.
- Integrate and configure COTS, GOTS, and third-party applications into RedHat Openshift and demonstrate ability to manage, maintain and patch containerized applications.
- Create and support development of automation solutions for deployment of systems and applications to virtual and physical devices using RedHat Openshift, RedHat Ansible Tower, and RedHat Satellite.
- Performing implementation of granular access control, and monitor systems for acceptable performance and user accessibility, establish back-ups, and monitor systems security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex storage problems across the enterprise related to storage and replication strategies across local and wide area networks, monitor channels for storage-related network and system issues and remediate them as they occur.
- Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with approval from the customer.
- Managing assigned project components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
- Advises and provides insight on development of lab standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies.
- Employ security concepts, theories, insights, tools and methodologies to mitigate system weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Qualifications, Education and Skills Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
- 5+ years of directly relevant experience as a Linux System Administrator.
- 2+ years MacOS and iOS experience.
- Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.
Additional Desires and Considerations
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various clients in order to explain and elaborate on technical details
- Experience with writing technical procedures and standard operating procedures.
- Virtualization automation and optimization.
- Experience with multiple operating systems to include Linux/Unix, Windows, & Splunk
- Practical experience with different scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, etc.)
- Practical experience with the Databricks Intelligence Platform
- Experience with system vulnerability assessments
- Knowledge of computer programming and scripting languages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience
- CompTIA Security+ or higher certification level preferred
Company Benefits
ARGO Cyber Systems provides industry competitive employee benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K.
Argo Cyber Systems is a Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Entry Level Linux Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level linux administrator job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on familiarity with Linux distributions, basic command-line proficiency, and an understanding of networking fundamentals. A home lab, a CompTIA Linux+ or LPIC-1 certification, or an internship gives candidates a concrete edge over applicants with only coursework. Applying to roles that explicitly welcome zero to two years of experience is the most direct path in.
Which companies hire entry level linux administrators?
Companies hiring entry level linux administrators right now include RevSpring, The University of Texas at Austin, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including managed service providers, government contractors, and technology firms that bring on junior talent to grow into larger infrastructure teams.
Are there remote entry level linux administrator jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still make up the majority of openings at this experience level. About 15% of entry level linux administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates willing to work on-site will find the widest selection of opportunities while those seeking flexibility still have options worth applying to.
Are these new grad linux administrator jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A posting is new-grad friendly when it asks for zero to two years of experience, accepts an internship or a portfolio in place of full-time history, or uses titles like junior linux administrator or associate systems administrator. These are the roles this page highlights.
Which industries hire the most entry level linux administrators?
Entry Level linux administrator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to run large Linux-based infrastructure and bring on entry level talent to support system maintenance, user access management, and monitoring tasks that scale alongside growing operations.