Linux Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to support our current NCIS contract out of Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• The Linux Engineer will maintain, update, and secure existing Linux systems on both classified and unclassified networks in support of Cyber investigations and operations.

• Candidates will be responsible for optimizing, maintaining, and securing Linux systems to ensure optimum performance with minimal downtime. 

• Candidates may also be asked for creative contributions to improve existing processes and for surge support for various initiatives in areas related to their area of expertise

• Travel may be required to support operations.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 4 years of experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.X, 8.X, 9.X with a strong command-line interface (CLI) skillset (additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).

• Experience securing Linux systems with DISA STIG requirements.

• Experience with Red Hat based tools such as Ansible and Red Hat Satellite.

• Familiarity with at least one common scripting language such as Python, Perl, bash, etc

• Experience with virtualization tools (Vmware, KVM, Proxmox)

Preferred Requirements: 

• Experience with monitoring solutions such as Icinga2 or Nagios Experience and / or willingness to learn DevOps and Automation.

• Familiarity with the DIACAP and/or RMF accreditation processes, specifically with configuring Linux systems in compliance with the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

• Experience with maintaining a secure, standard OS build process.

• Experience installing and managing PostgreSQL.

Security Clearance Required :

• Must have a current/active Top Secret / SCI.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Work