Sr. Linux Engineer

Sr. Linux Engineer

Location: Quantico, Virginia (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

An experienced system engineer and administrator is needed to provide Linux engineering, software integration, and administration within an automated cloud provisioning environment. As a member of the engineering team, this role is responsible for refining and incorporating new software on top of a secured baseline configuration. The position involves managing multiple priority projects and making recommendations to maintain the enterprise baseline in support of IT infrastructure standardization and automated operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Linux engineering, software integration, and system administration.
• Refine and incorporate new software onto the established, secured Linux baseline.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction.
• Make recommendations for the approval of major systems installations.
• Prepare milestone status reports and presentations on the system concept.
• May perform daily supervision and provide direction to support staff.
• Recommend, implement, and defend decisions that maintain the enterprise baseline.

Required Qualifications

Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance as a condition or continuation of employment.

Education: A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in a technical or engineering field is required. In lieu of a degree, five (5) additional years of related experience will be considered.

Experience: Ten (10) or more years of technical experience analyzing and designing computer systems is required.

Technical Skills:

• Experience working on multiple OS platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS.
• Familiarity with different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions.

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Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $68.00/hr to $83.00/hr. Please note that the final pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role.

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