RHEL Systems Engineer – Travelling CONUS/OCONUS
Job in
Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22032, USA
Listed on 2026-09-07
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Unix/Linux, Systems Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Administer RHEL 8.x and newer servers hosting enterprise services such as DNS (BIND), NTP (Chrony), Satellite, VM backup, DHCP/IPAM, etc.
- Troubleshoot service integrations such as SIEM, Syslogging, PKI, and Global DNS to upstream customers
- Perform testing and documentation to report systems status and support operations
- Collaborate with Software, Test, Network Engineers, and Operations staff for solution-wide testing and compliance requirements
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or security-related issues
- Plan and perform systems-level updates, maintenance, and disaster recovery operations
- Support a geographically dispersed Global CSfC solution across multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an IT-related discipline, or equivalent related technical experience
- 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering or Systems Administration role
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (minimum)
- Current Active IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
- 8+ years of strong, in-depth experience implementing RHEL Linux server platforms and supporting services such as DNS, DHCP, CA, Satellite, NTP, etc. (RHEL v8 or newer)
- Experience with server/system hardening in compliance with the NSA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
- 8+ years of experience implementing, patching, updating, and securing Linux servers within an enterprise environment
- Willingness and ability to travel 75%–100%, including OCONUS locations such as Germany, Korea, and Hawaii
- Current Active professional certifications (Microsoft, Linux, RHEL, AWS, Azure) preferred
- Previous engineering experience with CSfC solutions and Cross-Domain Solutions preferred
- Working knowledge or experience with ACAS (Nessus), Bit Locker, hardware and software data protection solutions, IIS, WSUS, SCCM/MECM preferred
- Knowledge of server automation for deployment, configuration management, and device provisioning preferred
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to sit or stand as needed for long periods of time
Demonstrates extensive experience in administering RHEL 8.x servers and implementing enterprise services such as DNS, DHCP, and NTP, while ensuring compliance with security standards. Possesses strong troubleshooting skills for service integrations and a solid foundation in systems engineering and administration.
Highest-signal resume keywords- RHEL Linux Administration
- DoD Secret Security Clearance
- IAT Level II Cyber Security Certification
- Server Hardening Compliance
- CSfC Solutions Engineering
- RHEL 8.x Administration
- DNS (BIND)
- DHCP/IPAM
- NTP (Chrony)
- VM Backup
- Systems Troubleshooting
- Server Hardening
- Patch Management
- Disaster Recovery Operations
- Server Automation
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Security+
- CySA+
- CISSP
- Microsoft Certification
- Linux Certification
- AWS Certification
- Azure Certification
- Systems Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Enterprise Environment
- NSA STIG Compliance
- Global CSfC Solution
- ACAS (Nessus)
- Bit Locker
- IIS
- WSUS
- SCCM/MECM
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