Linux Systems Engineering

Andworx is an innovative and agile company whose values are rooted in integrity, innovation, customer-focus, and community involvement. We specialize in blending management and IT consulting practices to transform the way organizations operate, and our services and solutions deliver results to government and healthcare customers. Andworx was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Falls Church, VA. We are an employee-focused company and offer exceptional benefits including 100% paid health insurance for employees, individual employee technical training budget, 401K matching, gym/internet reimbursement, and generous time off including a special day off on your birthday.

Andworx is hiring for a mid-level Linux systems engineer with knowledge and background of the Linux operating systems, including scripting, administration, and systems integration. Candidate will be part of the Systems Engineering Team in support of a law enforcement component of the Department of Justice. Candidate will be responsible for designing, building, testing, implementing, and providing administration of enterprise IT solutions to meet functional, technical, operational, security, and performance requirements. Tasks may include systems maintenance, development and analysis of requirements and use cases; development and testing of technical solutions in a lab environment, implementation of approved solutions in the production environment; and development and maintenance of requirements, detailed design documents, implementation plans, test plans, system administrator guides, and other documentation as required. Candidate must possess excellent communication and writing skills as well as be an effective communicator within a team atmosphere.

Apply patches, STIGs and OS updates for Linux.

Perform regular backups of Linux machines.

Develop and maintain requirements, detailed design documents, implementation plans, test plans, administrator guides and other documentation as required.

Collaborate and effectively communicate with project team and stakeholders.

Technical Skills: As systems engineer, you will be implementing a broad range of technologies into an enterprise environment. RedHat Linux operating system, including implementation, administration, and troubleshooting skills. Experience with Linux scripting (i.e. Perl, bash, shell). Strong knowledge with integrating Linux based solutions in a predominantly Microsoft enterprise environment. Ability to build new physical and virtual servers, virtualization experience (VMware and Hyper-V). Understanding of Microsoft enterprise environment (Active Directory, Windows service), as well as database, Networking, Application and network security, and technologies including: Technical certifications such as Linux+, RHCSA or RHCE, LPI are preferred.

3-6 years of experience in information systems.

Broad systems engineering or integration experience with emphasis in system design and integration.

Strong background with the Linux operating systems, including scripting, administration, and systems integration

Strong understanding of Virtual Environments

Understanding and experience in a Microsoft based enterprise environment (i.e. Windows servers, Active Directory)

Experience implementing and integrating database technologies on server platforms.

Some experience supporting complex enterprise environments is preferred.

Experience in evaluating, analyzing and recommending IT solutions to meet customer requirements.

Excellent communication and documentation skills, including ability to communicate and present ideas concisely to customer, technical staff, and management.

Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science or related field.

This position requires an active DoD Secret Clearance. Andworx is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.