Network Management Systems; NMS Linux Engineer Sterling, VA,

Position: Network Management Systems (NMS) Linux Engineer Sterling, VA, US
## Network Management Systems (NMS) Linux Engineer

US VA Sterling

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     
** 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, Influx

DB).
* 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 every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
** A…