Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience with Linux systems in enterprise environments
Solid understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals including networking and security
Strong expertise in Ansible for configuration management and automation
Proficient in scripting languages like Bash and Python
Experience with Red Hat-based environments, including Satellite
Hands-on with Nutanix HCI environments for administering virtual machines
Responsibilities
Design and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure in on-prem and virtualized environments
Administer and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)
Collaborate on provisioning and managing virtual machines and network resources
Develop automation solutions using Ansible and scripting
Standardize deployment processes using Infrastructure-as-Code practices
Monitor and troubleshoot Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure
Document system architecture and automate workflows
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision insurance
401(k) match
Accrued PTO
Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
Referral bonuses
Professional development reimbursement
Full Job Description
**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**
Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Linux Systems Engineer joining our team to support our Intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.
This position supports the Geospatial Services & Solutions business area to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to the customer. As part of the GSS Team, the Linux Systems Engineer expertise is needed to support a sophisticated enterprise environment. They are an active participant in SAFe and Scrum development teams and meetings. The systems engineer will be responsible for supporting the customer's enterprise environment.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in both on-prem and virtualized environments
Administer, maintain, and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element, to support enterprise Linux workloads
Collaborate with infrastructure teams to provision, configure, and manage virtual machines, storage, networking, and cluster resources within Nutanix environments
Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages (e.g. Bash and Python)
Standardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through Infrastructure-as-Code practices
Administer and support Red Hat ecosystem tools, including Satellite and Capsule
Integrate and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g. OAuth, SSO, identity providers)
Support the development of dashboards and observability solutions using tools such as Grafana and Zabbix
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure for performance, availability, and capacity
Troubleshoot complex systems, virtualization, storage, networking, and integration issues across distributed environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency
Document system architecture, processes, automation workflows, and infrastructure standards
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation maturity, platform modernization, and operational best practices
Required skills:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments, including experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms such as Nutanix
Solid understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals (networking, storage, security, and OS internals)
Strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Ansible
Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling
Experience managing Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule, or similar tools)
Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Linux virtual machines in Nutanix environments
Understanding of virtualization, hypervisor technologies, storage, and networking concepts
Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, virtualization, and performance issues
Experience implementing security best practices in Linux environments
Experience with monitoring and alerting systems
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Active TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI Polygraph
Desired skills:
Experience with Nutanix advanced capabilities such as Files, Objects, Flow, Calm, or Disaster Recovery
Experience with Nutanix automation using APIs, PowerShell, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools
Experience with load balancing devices such as HAProxy or F5
Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (e.g. OAuth, LDAP, SSO)
Experience with observability and dashboarding tools such as Grafana and Zabbix
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation
Experience with VMware-to-Nutanix migration or hybrid virtualization environments
Strong communication and documentation skills
Additional Information
Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $135-$145k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!
