Application Engineer 3 (Linux Server)

Power3 Solutions

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph is required.
  • Minimum 3 years of recent Linux server administration experience.
  • At least 1 year of AWS experience within the last year.
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Salt is needed.
  • Security+ certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Set up, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
  • Monitor, patch, and upgrade Linux servers and AWS instances.
  • Integrate security compliance controls into server administration.
  • Document non-applicable controls as necessary.
  • Assist with the installation of new or replacement hardware/software.
  • Configure and integrate solutions with existing network infrastructure.
  • Document inventory changes for hardware and software.

Benefits

  • 100% paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k plan with a 6% employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute.
  • 11 standard holidays and 25 days of PTO annually.
  • Career development support with personalized plans for training and education.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires.
Full Job Description
We are hiring an Application Engineer 3 (Linux Server) to work in Linthicum Heights, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

In this position, you will perform Linux server system administration functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Stand up, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
  • Monitoring and patching/upgrades to Linux servers and AWS instances.
  • Assist and incorporate security compliance controls as applicable.
  • Support documentation of non-applicable controls.
  • Assist with installation of new or replacement hardware or software.
  • Configure and integrate hardware or software with existing networked infrastructure.
  • Assist with decommission and/or removal of obsolete, excess, or replaced hardware.
  • Document inventory changes.
Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
  • All experience and education will be in a technical field directly related to the labor category being proposed and all diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees will be from accredited institutions. Ten (10) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Eight (8) years minimum experience and an Associate's Degree. Six (6) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Four (4) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree. Two (2) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.
  • Proficient with Linux. Minimum of 3 years Linux server administration experience (within the last 3 years).
  • Proficient with AWS. Minimum of 1 year of AWS experience (within the last year).
  • Experience with either Ansible or Salt.
  • Experience with patching and upgrading Linux servers and AWS instances.
  • Security + cert
Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

Should have working knowledge, able to use and or support, with some (preferably most) of the following resources and tools:
  • Linux servers
  • AWS
  • Ansible, Salt
  • Docker, Kubernetes
  • Elasticsearch, Splunk
  • Scripting (bash, Python)
We have all the PERKS!
You are our most valuable resource - your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. We have you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
  • 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
  • Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
  • Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

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