Linux Systems Engineer

Linux EngineerAs a Linux Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Linux Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO or Springfield, VA. Principal duties and responsibilities include:Develops technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architecturesTroubleshoots complex system hardware and software issuesTrains end users on the proper use of hardware and softwarePerforms advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packagesMonitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levelsEnsures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutionsLeads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups archive operationsConducts advanced audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and guidelinesEnsures that performance and security of computers meet the needs of network usersEvaluates existing systems and plans long-term strategiesMay coach and provide guidance to less experienced professionalsFamiliarity with VMWare and SAN management and conceptsSolid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, LDAP, ICMP, ssh and SNMPSkilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshootingResponsible for provisioning virtual and physical servers or workstationsAdministering systems using automation and scripting tools to include CLI, Ansible, or various coding languagesKnowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediationMay serve as a team or task leadEducation and experience: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, 5+ years of related experience as a Linux Administrator, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree. Recommended skills and abilities: Security + Certification, Network + Certification, Linux + Certification, Additional Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE and LPIC) desired