Linux/ Cloud Engineer

ARLINGTON, VA, US • Posted 17 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Law Enforcement
Innovation
Red Hat Linux
Servers
Patch Management
Satellite
Performance Tuning
DevOps
Migration
IT Operations
Security Clearance
Linux Administration
Network Administration
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Soft Skills
Kernel-based Virtual Machine
Active Directory
System Administration
Linux
Command-line Interface
Interfaces
File Systems
Hardening
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu
Red Hat Certified Engineer
Linux+
Cloud Computing
Virtualization
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Hypervisor
VMware
Hyper-V
Scripting
Bash
Python
Perl
Configuration Management
Progress Chef
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Virtual Private Network
Firewall
iptables
SSL
TLS
Network Security
Docker
Kubernetes
Management
Microservices
Ansible
Puppet
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2601926

Location: ARLINGTON, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-02

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC has an opening for a Linux/Cloud Engineer billet in Arlington, VA. SAIC is recognized as an IT leader in the intelligence and law enforcement spaces. This exciting opportunity will be supporting the United States Marshals Services' unique mission needs. We are seeking an individual to join the team who is fully committed to the success of USMS programs and bringing the best innovation, implementation, and attitudes to bear to the position.

Description of Duties:

This Linux/Cloud Engineer role is crucial for the Infrastructure Team that relies heavily on Red Hat technologies (and a few other Linux flavors) for supporting USMS IT operations, with a future path of Cloud technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while continuously building expertise in Linux-based enterprise solutions.

The candidate will:

be responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments across various servers and cloud platforms
troubleshoot and resolve service interruptions, including on-call support
conduct day-to-day tasks that may include patch management using Satellite Server, performance tuning, troubleshooting system issues, and developing automation scripts using tools like Ansible
collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to design and optimize infrastructure solutions
contribute to project work that may involve system cloning, migrations, implementing security protocols, documenting work done and/or help with automation initiatives for more efficient IT operations

Qualifications

Required E xperience/Skills/Attributes:

Secret clearance or above
Bachelor's Degree in IT or Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience Fourteen (14) or more years' experience; at least five (5) in System Engineering or System Administration
Solid understanding of Linux systems administration, network configuration, and scripting
Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), automation tools such as Ansible
Problem solving, communication, sharing knowledge, and teamwork are important soft skills for collaborating across IT teams and addressing technical issues efficiently
Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware or KVM and Linux-Active Directory integration

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:

Worked in System Engineering or System Administration with government agencies
Linux Expertise: Deep knowledge of command-line interfaces, file systems, and system hardening for RHEL and/or Ubuntu (e.g., RHCE or CompTIA Linux+ certification).
Cloud & Virtualization: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with hypervisors like VMware or Hyper-V
Scripting & Automation: Ability to automate tasks using Bash, Python, or Perl, and configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Networking & Security: Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls (iptables/firewalld), and SSL/TLS. Network Security and infrastructure monitoring is a must
Containerization: Familiarity with Docker, Podman, and/or Kubernetes for managing microservices
Automation: Knowledge using Ansible and/or Puppet
The Engineer should be able to document, maintain secure, stable, and scalable enterprise environments while effectively supporting organizational goals

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: 2601926
Posted 17 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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