Linux Systems Administrator

Company: CGI
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI Federal has an exciting opportunity for a Linux Systems Administrator within our Intel sector advancing the national security mission through cutting edge technology. You must have a passion for keeping pace with rapidly evolving technology advancements and leveraging your knowledge on a highly collaborative team to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities. The Linux Systems Administrator manages and maintains an organization's Linux-based servers and infrastructure, ensuring their stability, security, and optimal performance. Key responsibilities include installing and configuring systems, managing user accounts, monitoring system health, implementing security protocols, performing backups and recovery, and automating tasks with scripting languages like Bash or Python. They also troubleshoot issues, apply patches and upgrades, maintain system documentation, and collaborate with other IT teams to support the overall IT environment. CGI Federal is growing its high-performance team whose members share a passion for building high-quality, scalable, advanced IT solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced, outcome-driven mission. This position is located in USA VA Arlington, however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities: • System Installation and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and applications on physical and virtual servers. • User and Access Management: Create and manage user accounts, groups, and permissions, ensuring access control and security protocols are followed. • System Monitoring: Continuously monitor server performance, resource consumption, and system logs to proactively identify and address potential issues. • Security Management: Implement and maintain robust security measures, conduct security audits, and respond to security incidents to protect the infrastructure and data. • Patching and Updates: Apply operating system updates, patches, and software upgrades to ensure systems are current and protected from vulnerabilities. • Backup and Recovery: Develop and execute regular system backups and establish disaster recovery plans to safeguard critical data. • Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues to minimize downtime and provide technical support to users. • Automation: Use scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl to automate routine maintenance tasks, increasing efficiency and reducing human error. • Documentation: Create and maintain accurate documentation for system configurations, changes, and procedures for reference and compliance. • Collaboration: Work with other IT professionals, including DevOps and security teams, to design, implement, and optimize system architecture and infrastructure. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Journeyman: • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 to 5 years of experience • Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired • Strong knowledge of various Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS). • Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl). • Familiarity with networking concepts and security principles. • Experience with virtualization platforms. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Senior: • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 to 10 years of experience • Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired • Strong knowledge of various Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS). • Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl). • Familiarity with networking concepts and security principles. • Experience with virtualization platforms. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. SME: • Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and/or 10 years of experience • Security Clearance: TS/SCI required with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly highly desired • Strong knowledge of various Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS). • Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl). • Familiarity with networking concepts and security principles. • Experience with virtualization platforms. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $100,000.00 - $200000.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: • Competitive compensation • Comprehensive insurance options • Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time • Paid parental leave • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance • Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-AC6 ClearanceJobs CGIintelligencecareers MARSCareers Skills: Intelligence What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. 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CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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