Network Management Systems; NMS) Linux Engineer Job Sterling area,Illinois USA,IT/Tech

Job Title:

Network Management Systems (NMS) Linux Engineer

Job Category:
Engineering

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Local

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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to join our team with a background in automation to join our dynamic team supporting Network Management Systems (NMS). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security of our network monitoring and management infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL) in an air gapped environment.
Configure and optimize Linux servers for NMS applications (e.g., Riverbed, Solar Winds, Network Node Manager)
Develop and implement automation scripts using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform to streamline system provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes.
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve system deployment and updates using tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Git Hub Actions.
Work closely with Dev Ops and engineering teams to identify areas for process improvement and automation.
Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of Linux environments to support the NMS.
Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements (e.g. Prometheus, collectd, Grafana, InfluxDB).
Manage system updates, patches, and security configurations to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including system failures, performance problems, and network-related issues.
Provide support for automation-related incidents and work on optimizing system health and uptime.
Develop and maintain documentation for Linux system architectures, processes, and procedures
Mentor junior engineers on Linux and best practices
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools for Linux-based systems
Participate in capacity planning and resource allocation for the infrastructure

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Technical field or equivalent work experience
10+ years of related work experience
TS/SCI with Poly required
Experience with system monitoring tools
Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on premise virtualization platforms (VMware, libvirt, KVM) and their monitoring tools
Proficiency in shell scripting and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Bash)
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, or similar.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of IT security best practices and implementation in Linux environments
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Desired:

Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, CCNP, ITIL)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, or similar.
Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, collectd, Grafana, InfluxDB
Knowledge of log management and analysis tools (e.g., Elastic)
Understanding of Dev Ops practices and CI/CD pipelines

What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that…