Unix/Linux Lead

ARLINGTON, VA, US • Posted 13 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Security Clearance
Insurance
Information Security
ISS
Banking
Cyber Security
IT Operations
Risk Management
Finance
Database
Network
IT Management
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon EC2
Microsoft Azure
Virtual Machines
Docker
Kubernetes
VMware
Kernel-based Virtual Machine
Hyper-V
Backup Administration
Disaster Recovery
Hardening
Security Controls
Standard Operating Procedure
Reliability Engineering
Performance Tuning
Optimization
Virtualization
Computer Science
Analytical Skill
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Cloud Computing
Patch Management
ITIL
Change Management
PASS
Management
Servers
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Unix
Workflow
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Red Hat Linux
RHCSA
LPIC
Linux
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2601900

Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-02

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: IT Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is proud to support the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) under the newly awarded Information Security Services (ISS) contract, providing innovative solutions to strengthen and safeguard the nation's banking system. We are seeking passionate and talented professionals to join our team in delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity, IT operations, and risk management services. This exciting opportunity allows you to work alongside industry leaders, leveraging advanced technologies to support the FDIC's mission of maintaining public confidence in the financial system.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Engage with application teams, database administrators (DBAs), and network teams to deliver solutions for complex technical requirements.

Act as a liaison between IT leadership and Unix/Linux teams to ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business needs.

Lead efforts to integrate Unix/Linux systems with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including tools like AWS EC2, Azure VM, or container platforms like Docker and Kubernetes.

Support and maintain Unix/Linux environments running on virtualized platforms, such as VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V.

Analyze system metrics to identify and remediate bottlenecks or opportunities for optimization.

Utilize enterprise monitoring solutions to proactively monitor infrastructure health and performance.

Oversee data backups and disaster recovery strategies for Unix/Linux environments

Regularly review and mitigate vulnerabilities by performing system hardening and applying security patches

Implement, monitor, and enforce security controls to safeguard Unix/Linux systems and align with organizational security standards.

Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and policies to ensure consistent management of Unix/Linux environments.

Maintain system patching, upgrades, and kernel updates to improve system reliability, security, and performance.

Oversee OS-level performance tuning, troubleshooting, and system optimization to meet SLAs for high-demand applications.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelors and 9 or more years of related experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-class virtualization environments.

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

Qualifications and Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot highly complex systems.

Advanced Unix Administrator certification

Experience deploying Unix/Linux systems into hybrid or public cloud architectures.

Proficiency in server builds, patch management, and OS lifecycle processes.

Serve as the subject matter expert for all Unix/Linux systems

Experience with ITIL standards and change management.

Ability to obtain and maintain an FDIC Public Trust

Ability to successfully pass the SAIC Background investigation to establish a start date

Desired:

Experience working with large-scale enterprises, managing 500+ Unix/Linux servers.

Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and integrating Unix/Linux environments with automation workflows.

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).

LPIC-2 or LPIC-3 (Linux Professional Institute Certification).

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2601900
Posted 13 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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