Linux Engineer - TS​/SCI Polygraph

Primary responsibilities include providing engineering and administrative support maintaining multiple large Enterprise environments. The supporting infrastructure includes multiple Microsoft based networks spanning multiple security enclaves within a hybrid (Windows & RHEL) operating environment.

• System Engineering duties include management of both physical and VDI based Linux workstations and servers
• Identify, design, and implement solutions using FOSS, COTS or GOTS products to enhance and meet customer requirements within the operating environment.
• Troubleshoot user, workstation and application functionality, performance, and incident resolution for Linux based applications
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolve incidents with both short-term workarounds and long-term solutions
• Provide remote end user support and remotely work with and train geographically disperse Tier 2 and Tier 3 team members
• Communicate effectively (in oral and written form) with a variety of individuals and team members in both small and large team environments
• Willingness to participate in special projects as needed

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
• Required Experience: 1+ years of related systems administration experience
• Certification: Candidate must possess an appropriate and current DoD Information Assurance (IA) Certification to be considered for employment; either valid CompTIA Security+ CE, Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)-Security. CompTIA Security+ CE Certification is the preferred certification. In addition, candidate must attain the required DoD 8570 Computing Environment (CE) Training within six (6) months of Hire Date.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Successful candidates are expected to have related experience and knowledge/understanding of:

• Linux Operating systems as a server or desktop such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9, CentOS 7/8/9/Stream, Scientific Linux, Fedora, Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux, Alma Linux, etc.
• Integration and experience with Kerberos Authentication concepts and/or Microsoft Active Directory domain joined servers and workstations is a plus (SSSD, Win Bind, etc.)
• Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP and LDAP in a Windows or Linux environment
• Operating system deployment and Configuration Management via Satellite and/or Ansible Automation Platform
• Application Troubleshooting such as Firefox, Chrome, Java and/or Citrix based virtual applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word
• Understanding of SMB/CIFS and NFS file sharing protocols
• Linux scripting (Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash)
• Understanding of Service Now, NETS or other ticketing systems
• DoD STIG hardening
• ITIL v3 or higher

• Gnome desktop environments
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Ability to create and deploy Ansible roles and playbooks
• Github or Gitlab
• Anaconda Kickstart
• Red Hat Satellite or Foreman/Katello
• CUPS print server
• RPM package repositories
• Demonstrated ability to build an RPM package
• Windows 10, Server 2012/2016/2019
• Power Shell
• Virtualization Environments (VMware, Citrix)
• Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Profile management utilizing the VMware User Experience Management (UEM) toolset
• Containerization (Docker, Podman)
• Microsoft Exchange
• Telephone/Video support
• Networking
• Web Proxy Configuration (PAC files, etc.)
• Dell/EMC Isilon and Netapp storage appliances
• Experience with monitoring tools like Dynatrace, SCOM, Zabbix or Nagios
• Familiarity with site specific customer and mission
• Willingness to travel
• Location:
  
  On Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range…