Linux Systems Engineer

Title: Linux Systems Engineer


Location: Remote


US Citizenship: Required


Clearance: Public Trust

Job Details:

• Responsible for the management, maintenance, and security of a large-scale, enterprise-level infrastructure


• Utilize BMC True Sight Server Automation (TSSA) to troubleshoot automated scripts and jobs to ensure system compliance, and report on security configurations against government baselines (e.g., DISA STIGs)


• Identify potential issues and proactively investigates and remediates problems


• Administer, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers in both virtual and physical environments


• Manage the VMware vSphere infrastructure, including the deployment, and troubleshooting of virtual machines and hosts


• Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks to automate system configurations, application deployments, and other repetitive administrative tasks


• Implement and maintain robust security controls, conduct vulnerability remediation, and ensure all systems are compliant with federal security standards


• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline


• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Linux System Engineer with deep knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in an enterprise setting.


• Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) for, managing, and troubleshooting virtualized server environments


• Familiarity with containerization technologies like REST API's, OpenShift, Docker or Kubernetes, and their integration into enterprise workflows


• Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks for configuration management and infrastructure automation


• Proven experience with DISA STIG system hardening, security patching, and ensuring compliance


• High proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python to automate


• Direct hands-on experience using BMC True Sight Server Automation for automated patch management and compliance enforcement preferred


• Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred


• Basic understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure preferred


• administrative tasks and streamline operations


• Must possess current Security + certification


• US Citizenship required, with the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled