Linux System Developer - JobID-0257

Linux System Developer
- -0257

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fall River, MA

Compensation: $90,000 - $150,000 / year

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Linux System Developer to be part of our Undersea Warfare team and based out of our Fall River, MA location.

At Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), we are seeking a Linux Systems Developer who possesses a profound, under-the-hood understanding of Linux architecture. This position demands expert-level operational knowledge rather than peripheral familiarity. We require an engineer who views Linux as a core technical passion—demonstrated through advanced pursuits such as customizing system images, managing complex home server environments, and deeply exploring kernel operations.

This is a rigorous, highly hands-on role for a systems expert who thrives at the intersection of bare-metal hardware, enterprise-scale virtualization, robust cybersecurity, and cloud architecture. You will diagnose and debug complex issues across the full stack of a running Linux OS, supporting critical, highly available infrastructures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3 days in office, based out of our Fall River, MA location.

What You Will Do:

• System Architecture & Maintenance:
  Develop, customize, and maintain software applications and system images on Linux platforms. This requires deep knowledge of Linux internals, including the boot process, system initialization, kernel operations, bootloaders, and kernel modules.
• Hyperconverged Cloud Infrastructure:
  Run, manage, and debug complex, enterprise-level hyperconverged ecosystem, ensuring high availability, performance, and seamless resource scaling.
• Enterprise Virtualization Mastery:
  Implement and manage advanced virtualization technologies. This goes far beyond running a guest VM; you will architect, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale, highly available bare-metal supporting vital enterprise infrastructure.
• Network Design:
  Architect and maintain virtual and physical networking infrastructure, including TCP/IP, DNS, switching, routing, VLANs, and firewalls.
• Deep-Dive Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose and resolve complex software and hardware issues across the enterprise infrastructure, demonstrating a firm grasp of systemic debugging.
• Cybersecurity Integration:
  Ensure robust security measures and compliance frameworks are baked into all systems and applications.
• Agile
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Translate complex technical approaches into clear block diagrams, written designs, and actionable steps for cross-functional project teams.

Who You Are (Required):

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in deep systems administration, engineering, or development.
• Technical Foundation:
  Proven, high-level experience configuring and managing enterprise server operating systems and physical bare-metal server installations.
• Agility:
  Demonstrated ability to pivot between multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities in an agile environment.
• Communication:
  Excellence in conveying technical details to both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS)
• No Travel for this position is required.
  
  - Ability to travel up to 0% of the time as needed

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Familiarity with automation and scripting (Shell scripting, Python, Ansible).
• Experience with advanced datacenter networking and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures.
• Enterprise-level system engineering/administration expertise.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs or other Risk Management Frameworks (RMF).
• Encouraged
  
  Certifications:
  
  VMware, Red Hat, Cisco, and/or Security+ (or equivalent IAT Level II).

Pay Range* $90,000 - $184,000

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