Linux Systems Engineer

Alexandria, VA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD 95,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Security Clearance
  • Reporting
  • Servers
  • Virtual Machines
  • Security Controls
  • Computer Hardware
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Linux
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • VMware vSphere
  • VMware ESXi
  • VMware
  • RESTful
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Workflow
  • Writing
  • Ansible
  • Configuration Management
  • STIG
  • Hardening
  • Scripting
  • Bash
  • Python
  • Management
  • BMC
  • Patch Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer
  • Red Hat Linux
  • RHCSA
  • VMware Certified Professional
  • VCP
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Security+
  • PASS

Summary

Title: Linux Systems Engineer

Location: Remote

ship: Required

Clearance: Public Trust

Job Details:
  • Responsible for the management, maintenance, and security of a large-scale, enterprise-level infrastructure
  • Utilize BMC True Sight Server Automation (TSSA) to troubleshoot automated scripts and jobs to ensure system compliance, and report on security configurations against government baselines (e.g., DISA STIGs)
  • Identify potential issues and proactively investigates and remediates problems
  • Administer, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers in both virtual and physical environments
  • Manage the VMware vSphere infrastructure, including the deployment, and troubleshooting of virtual machines and hosts
  • Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks to automate system configurations, application deployments, and other repetitive administrative tasks
  • Implement and maintain robust security controls, conduct vulnerability remediation, and ensure all systems are compliant with federal security standards
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Linux System Engineer with deep knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in an enterprise setting.
  • Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) for, managing, and troubleshooting virtualized server environments
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like REST API's, OpenShift, Docker or Kubernetes, and their integration into enterprise workflows
  • Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks for configuration management and infrastructure automation
  • Proven experience with DISA STIG system hardening, security patching, and ensuring compliance
  • High proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python to automate
  • Direct hands-on experience using BMC True Sight Server Automation for automated patch management and compliance enforcement preferred
  • Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred
  • Basic understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure preferred
  • administrative tasks and streamline operations
  • Must possess current Security + certification
  • ship required, with the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation

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  • Dice Id: 90789821
  • Position Id: 3bb2599fa4198ed2bc4359e0d87ed5cf
  • Posted 3 hours ago
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