Linux Architect

Title: Linux Architect
Location: Dahlgren, Virginia (ON-SITE)
Clearance Required: Top Secret
Certification Required: Sec+ or IAT Level II

Top Skills' Details
-8+ years of Linux design or consultant experience within a Red Hat environment
-Good knowledge of command commands within the Linux CLI, DNS record types, ansible tower or AWX for configuration management
-RedHat Satellite, Ansible, and ideally a Red Hat certified system admin cert or Red Hat certified engineer


Job Description:
TEKsystems is requesting a highly skilled and motivated Senior Linux Architect to lead the engineering and architecture of our enterprise RDT&E solutions centered around Red Hat Satellite and Ansible orchestration, critical to our Comply to Connect (C2C) initiative.
• This role demands deep expertise in Linux systems administration, automation, configuration management, and security best practices, with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions.
• The architect will design and implement Red Hat Satellite and Ansible solutions, develop Ansible playbooks for automation, ensure compliance with relevant standards, and provide expert-level troubleshooting for the entire Command.
• TEKsystems is requesting qualifications that include 8+ years of Linux experience, strong Ansible proficiency, security knowledge, excellent communication skills, and preferably relevant certifications like RHCE or RHCA.
• The successful candidate will be a key contributor to our organization's security posture and efficiency through well-architected and automated solutions.




• This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
• Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required


o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
 Medical, dental & vision
 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
 Short and long-term disability
 Health Spending Account (HSA)
 Transportation benefits
 Employee Assistance Program
 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)