Linux Engineer - Top Secret Clearance; SCI Eligible

Description

With more than twenty years of securing some of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community’s most critical networks, JFL Consulting, LLC provides advanced network security solutions to a range of US Government and US commercial clients. Our cybersecurity operators are experts at assessing and defending mission-critical data and the networks that facilitate their operation. We are focused on delivering advanced products and industry best practices that meet each customer’s unique requirements.

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JFL Consulting, LLC is seeking a talented and motivated Linux Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be part of a team of network, system and security engineers tasked with the remediation of existing network equipment and upgrading to new equipment. If you are passionate about networking, have the requisite and are looking for an opportunity to grow within a dynamic organization, this position may be for you.

Washington, DC

U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI Clearance

5+ years

• Perform systems engineering and software development in multiple large enterprise server environments (e.g., Linux, Red Hat, and CentOS).
• Assist in establishing standards for information systems procedures.
• Perform technical evaluations and analysis.
• Support the customer in the development and maintenance of systems baselines.
• Assess server loads and collaborate with technical leads to develop performance tuning recommendations.
• Complete day-to-day Operations & Maintenance (O&M) tasks.
• Perform operating system software updates, upgrades, and patches.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

• Security+, CASP+, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III certification as defined in DoDD 8570.01, 8570.01-M, and 8140 series.
• Strong experience with Linux, including Red Hat and its derivatives (CentOS, RHEL, Rocky
  
  OS).
• Proficiency in shell scripting and Linux command line usage.
• Experience providing Linux administration and engineering support in large-scale enterprise virtualized server environments.
• Experience with virtualization platforms including VMware, Xen, and Hyper-V.
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance in software engineering techniques and automated support tools.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, Bash, and PHP.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Foreman).

• Preferred 5+ Years within Linux enterprise environment.
• Bachelors/Masters preferred or 10+ years of experience with required certifications.
• CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat RHCSA, RHCE, RHCA, SUSE Certified Administrator SCA, or SCE.

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision plan for each employee and dependents.
• 401(k) plan retirement plan with 3% company match and vesting from day one.
• Generous leave policy including 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, 2 personal days.
• Reimbursement for job-related certifications, generous training budget and company provided access to training platforms.

JFL Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: race, religion or creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class under federal, state or local statute. It is also the policy of JFL Consulting, LLC to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.