Cleared Linux Systems Administrator
Space Dynamics Laboratory · Albuquerque, NM
$90,000–$150,000
Jul 19, 2026
Albuquerque, NM
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
An on-site Linux System Administrator role focused on managing and securing enterprise Linux environments, including virtualization platforms, patch management, user administration, and infrastructure automation. The position involves monitoring system health, supporting compliance with security standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. It suits an experienced systems administrator holding an active Top Secret clearance and a DoD 8570-compliant security certification.
Senior level · 5+ years · Remote · Top Secret clearance · Full-time
Pay in the description: $90,000–$150,000
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How this req sits in the market our data
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.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (10)
The posting explicitly states this is an on-site, non-remote position in Albuquerque, NM. The caller has instructed remote=true and no metro be set; this overrides the JD's stated requirement. The candidate pool sizing should account for this discrepancy.
Degree requirement is marked None because the JD explicitly accepts equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree (5+ years + degree OR 10+ years without).
The clearance gate is 'active Top Secret' — the JD does not mention SCI or a polygraph, so TopSecret (not TopSecretSci) is used.
CompTIA Security+ CE (or DoD 8570 IAT Level II equivalent) is listed as required but with a 30-day grace period to obtain after hire; it is still treated as a hard gate.
Monitoring tools (Elasticsearch, Logrhythm, Prometheus, Grafana) are framed as 'familiarity with' in the Required section — a softer gate; they are captured as a single preferred skill group given the 'familiarity' qualifier, though they appear under Required qualifications.
Scripting language proficiency appears under Preferred with no specific language named; no skill entry is emitted for this generic mention.
RHCSA and Red Hat Certified OpenShift Administrator certifications appear under Preferred qualifications.
Salary range of $90,000–$150,000/year is stated as a general guideline that may vary by location and qualifications.
Requires a Top 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.
Caller marked this a fully-remote role — scored against the national candidate pool.
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