Senior Linux Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Veteran Firm Seeking a Senior Linux Engineer for an Onsite Assignment in Colorado Springs, CO.

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and IT Staffing.

One of our newest clients is looking to fill a Senior Linux Engineer role in Schriever AFB, Colorado Springs, CO.

The ideal candidate is a Colorado Springs Resident who holds a DoD Secret Security Clearance, has over 14 years of IT experience, including 6+ years of direct experience in Linux server management. The candidate should also hold current Security+ CE and Linux certifications.

If you’re interested, I’ll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

Thanks,

Executive

Summary:

HRUCKUS is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join our client’s team in Colorado Springs, CO to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This role is central to sustaining mission‑critical cybersecurity infrastructure in a dynamic Department of Defense (DoD) environment. You will ensure operational readiness, security, and performance of cybersecurity tools, platforms, and applications while strengthening the agency’s defense against evolving threats.

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS) within physical and virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, RHV, Azure)
• Implement and manage system security hardening according to DISA STIGs, NIST guidelines, and DoD policies
• Perform system patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize configurations for optimal performance
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and diagrams
• Support the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of a variety of cybersecurity tools, including but not limited to:
  Arc Sight, Elastic, ACAS, Trellix EPP
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to cybersecurity tools, including integration challenges, performance bottlenecks, and configuration errors
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation to streamline security operations tasks and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with security analysts and incident responders to investigate and resolve security incidents
• Participate in security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with DoD regulations and security best practices
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and systems
• Automate security tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible)
• Work closely with other engineers, analysts, and security professionals to achieve common goals
• Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
• Participate in an on‑call rotation for after‑hours support

• Must have 14, or more, years of general (full‑time) work experience
• May be reduced with the completion of an advanced degree
• Must have 6, or more, years of direct experience in Linux server management
• Must have experience with system hardening and security best practices for Linux systems.
• Must have experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet
• Must have experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, RHV.
• Must be able to support after‑hours maintenance window work, as needed.
• Must have a current IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE)
• Must have a current Linux‑based certification (RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC)
• Must be able to maintain a restricted badge and work on‑site 4+ days per week
• Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance

• Experience with Cyber tools such as Arc…