Software / Network Engineer - Linux Expertise

About the role

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Software / Network Engineer- Linux Expertise to support the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (TEG) Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Creech AFB, NV.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall software engineering support to the 53d TEG EOU
• Cook up and collaborate with multiple outside agencies including US Government (USG) as well as air vehicle and mission autonomy contract vendors
• Ensure flight simulation software meets requirements and performs as expected through unit, integration, and system test and experimentation
• Use software tools to process and analyze collected data to assess simulated aircraft performance and identify areas for improvement
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues- identify and resolve software problems during development, integration, and simulated flight experimentation
• Gather feedback from pilots and other subject matter experts to identify areas for improvement in realism, usability, and training/combat effectiveness
• Generate clear and concise experimentation reports that summarize the test results and provide recommendations
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline experimentation team consisting of operators, maintainers, engineers, analysts, and other support personnel
• Install, configure, and maintain servers and workstations
• Perform system hardening and security audits to ensure compliance with established security policies
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python)
• Establish and maintain container engines like Docker and Podman

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Software Engineer
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Proficiency with Linux OS
• Working knowledge of Windows Server administration
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python preferred)
• 6+ years of experience administering Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Desired Skills/Experience

• 10+ years of recent experience with Software Engineering duties
• 3+ years working in Software Engineering/Development roles in a military environment
• 3+ years working in Software Engineering/Development roles in Developmental/Experimental or Operational Flight Test
• 5+ years working in a classified environment (Secret level or higher)
• Experience in any of the following technologies is desirable but not required:
• Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) within the last 3 years
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Docker, Podman)
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• RHCSA Certification
• Linux+ Certification
• Experience with data formats like: DIS, GRID, JSE, LINK-16

Educational Requirements

• Master’s degree and 4+ years’ engineering experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years’ engineering experience, or Associate’s degree and 8+ years’ engineering experience.

Security Clearance

• Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS SCI/SAP clearances required.
• Current TS/SCI desired.

Hiring Expectations

• All hires will be contingent on candidate meeting requirements for and gaining required security clearances.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Occasional travel is expected based on mission requirements.
• Expectation is that work will be performed onsite.
• Occasional telework options may be available with approval from mission partner.