Solaris, Linux System Administrator at DMI
Fort Belvoir, VA
$124,301–$134,018from the description
Jul 21, 2026
Fort Belvoir, VA
Jul 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior system administration role focused on managing Oracle databases, Apache, and multi-tiered clustered environments running on Solaris and Linux. Day-to-day work covers DNS, SFTP, network hardware and software configuration, backup and recovery procedures, load balancing, and user support tied to DoD-hosted systems. The position suits an experienced UNIX/Solaris specialist who holds a Secret clearance and is comfortable serving as a technical lead.
Senior level · 10+ years · Remote · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
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Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $101,310 (middle half $79,725–$129,425). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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The posting lists a minimum salary of $124,301 and a median of $134,017.50; no maximum is stated. The median figure is captured as the top of the pay band as the closest upper bound provided.
A BA/BS degree and 10 years of experience are both hard-gated in the Qualifications section. The degree requirement is treated as a hard gate (Bachelors); equivalent experience is not offered as a substitute.
An active Secret clearance is explicitly required. US citizenship is also required.
All skills are drawn from the Duties and Responsibilities section, which describes the primary day-to-day work of this role and uses firm operational language throughout.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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