Sr. Linux Systems Engineer (TS/Q Clearance Required)

Key Responsibilities

• System Administration: Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux systems, including servers, virtualization platforms, and cloud computing environments.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance, conduct capacity analysis, and address bottlenecks to ensure system efficiency and availability.
• System Security: Implement security measures, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Use advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting skills to resolve system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational productivity.
• Patch Management: Maintain systems by performing software updates, patches, and upgrades while testing functionality and compatibility.
• Infrastructure Documentation: Create and update system documentation to include configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Partner with application teams and other IT stakeholders to support system-level integration, patch workflows, and maintenance activities.
• Scalability & Efficiency: Drive innovation to scale infrastructure capabilities while enhancing system operability.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 8-10+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience across enterprise environments.
• Technical Competencies: Deep proficiency in Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu. Expertise in command-line interfaces and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or Perl). Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Networking knowledge (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, and firewalls).