or apply directly on Agile Defense's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Agile Defense's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 14% of Agile Defense's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Agile Defense
- low 0 stale, 4 reposted of 100 open
- Hiring momentum
- 166 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Agile Defense's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Agile Defense.
About this role
The Senior Linux Systems Engineer at Agile Defense will be responsible for managing and optimizing Linux systems, ensuring they meet the requirements of national security and civilian missions. This role requires a Top Secret clearance and specific certifications, and the engineer will work closely with advanced technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Agile Defense as an employer.
What you need
- Top Secret Clearance
- IAT Level III Certification (CISSP/CASP)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- One additional specialized certification in cloud technology or relevant to the scope of the PWS
- Ability to obtain RHCSA or IAT Level III within 6 months if not already certified
Worth weighing
- On-site position in Oahu, HI may limit candidate pool
- Top Secret clearance requirement may restrict some applicants
- Specific certification requirements may require additional time and effort for candidates without them
Summarised from Agile Defense's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Agile Defense on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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