Linux Systems Engineer

Invictus International Consulting, LLC

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field
  • 5+ years as a Linux System Engineer with RHEL experience
  • Strong skills in VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter)
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with complex Ansible playbooks
  • Knowledge of DISA STIG compliance and security patching
  • Scripting skills in Bash and Python
  • Current Security + certification
  • US Citizenship with Public Trust clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain enterprise-level Linux infrastructure
  • Troubleshoot automated scripts and jobs using BMC True Sight Server Automation
  • Investigate and remediate potential system issues proactively
  • Administer and configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers
  • Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure including virtual machines
  • Develop and execute Ansible playbooks for automation
  • Monitor system performance and conduct root cause analysis

Benefits

  • Fully remote work opportunity
  • Opportunity to work with enterprise-level infrastructure
  • Direct involvement in security compliance and management
  • Access to advanced automation technologies
  • Collaboration in a highly skilled technical team
  • Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Title: Linux Systems Engineer

Location: Remote

US Citizenship: Required

Clearance: Public Trust

Job Details:
  • Responsible for the management, maintenance, and security of a large-scale, enterprise-level infrastructure
  • Utilize BMC True Sight Server Automation (TSSA) to troubleshoot automated scripts and jobs to ensure system compliance, and report on security configurations against government baselines (e.g., DISA STIGs)
  • Identify potential issues and proactively investigates and remediates problems
  • Administer, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers in both virtual and physical environments
  • Manage the VMware vSphere infrastructure, including the deployment, and troubleshooting of virtual machines and hosts
  • Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks to automate system configurations, application deployments, and other repetitive administrative tasks
  • Implement and maintain robust security controls, conduct vulnerability remediation, and ensure all systems are compliant with federal security standards
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Linux System Engineer with deep knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in an enterprise setting.
  • Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) for, managing, and troubleshooting virtualized server environments
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like REST API's, OpenShift, Docker or Kubernetes, and their integration into enterprise workflows
  • Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks for configuration management and infrastructure automation
  • Proven experience with DISA STIG system hardening, security patching, and ensuring compliance
  • High proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python to automate
  • Direct hands-on experience using BMC True Sight Server Automation for automated patch management and compliance enforcement preferred
  • Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred
  • Basic understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure preferred
  • administrative tasks and streamline operations
  • Must possess current Security + certification
  • US Citizenship required, with the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation


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