Linux Engineer

Core4ce is seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer to help onboard customers to Linux PaaS and IaaS models, providing guidance and support throughout the transition process.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with customers to understand their requirements and tailor solutions to meet their needs.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Linux-based systems and applications in a cloud environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Linux systems, networking, and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Work closely with the development and operations teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of customer applications.
• Create and maintain documentation for customer onboarding processes, configurations, and best practices.
• Provide training and support to customers on using Linux PaaS and IaaS services effectively.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our services.
• Use automation technologies to deliver maintainable and cost-effective solutions.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Secret clearance
• 5-7 years of system administrative experience.
• Strong knowledge working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7, 8, 9) and/or familiarity with Debian based Linux distros (e.g., Ubuntu 18.x).
• Experience with deploying RHEL servers in private and hybrid cloud platforms (e.g, Azure, AWS).
• Proficiency in the Bash shell, Bourne Shell, ksh, or other newer shell scripting languages.
• Understand basic networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, SSH, ICMP). Candidates should have the ability to troubleshoot network related issues.
• Have an active Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-1, LPIC-2, or LPIC-3) certification or an equivalent Red Hat operating system certificate (Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or Red Hat Certified Specialist in Virtualization).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, salt).
• Experience with Red Hat Identity Management (or freeipa) for centralized user and system authentication.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers-driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters-supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status.