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Location
Norfolk, VA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CompTIA Security+ CE, requiredVMware, Windows, Or Linux OS Certification, requiredTop Secret clearance, required

Job overview

MANTECH seeks a Linux Engineer to support NCTE Range systems and end-users in an onsite role in Norfolk, Virginia. The engineer administers and secures Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, resolves system and network issues, automates deployment and compliance tasks, and supports Windows and Linux infrastructure. The position requires a high school diploma, relevant IT systems experience, CompTIA Security+ CE, and an active Secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Linux System Administration, requiredWindows Administration, requiredAnsible, nice to haveSTIG Compliance, nice to haveRMF Compliance, nice to haveDNS, nice to haveDHCP, nice to haveActive Directory, nice to haveNetworking, nice to haveFilesystems, nice to haveLVM, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma, required5+ Years Relevant IT Systems Experience, requiredCompTIA Security+ CE, requiredVMware, Windows, or Linux OS Certification, requiredBachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Related Field, nice to haveUS Citizenship, requiredActive Secret Clearance, requiredAbility to Obtain Top Secret Clearance, requiredStationary Position 50% of Time, requiredTravel Up to 25%, nice to have

Full job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia . This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Administer, patch and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8–10) systems, including networking, filesystems and LVM.

  • Provide technical remote and onsite support and guidance to NCTE Range end-users, addressing IT-related issues and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex system configuration and network connectivity issues on Range (POR) systems.

  • Automate system deployment, configuration and STIG compliance using Ansible.

  • Support STIG and RMF compliance reporting.

  • Support DNS, DHCP and Active Directory across in a Windows and Linux environments.

  • Provide onsite and remote technical support to NCTE Range users.

  • Write and maintain SOPs for IT systems and processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant IT systems experience

  • Experience in system administration, with proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments

  • CompTIA Security+ CE

  • Must possess a current VMware, Windows, or Linux Operating System (OS) certification, or obtain one within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Clearance Requirements:

  • US Citizenship and active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and printer

  • Be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

  • Up to 25% travel

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,196 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Virginia median$99–162K/yr203 salary ranges
  • US median$38–50/hr103 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 265 open Systems Administrator jobs in Virginia and 2,196 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,857 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 497 of the 2,196 open Systems Administrator jobs (23%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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