Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience, or 15+ years without a degree.
Proficient in Linux administration with a focus on compliance work (STE/STN, DISA STIG).
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and automation tools like Ansible and Salt.
Scripting skills in Bash, Python, and Perl.
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Red Hat KVM).
Knowledge of IP networking and firewall management.
Familiarity with container and cloud environments.
Responsibilities
Administer and troubleshoot Linux servers and virtual machines for DevOps and operational systems.
Monitor system health and address critical updates and issues promptly.
Manage and resolve tickets in Jira based on team priorities.
Support backend services for users, including authentication and DNS.
Conduct compliance work on Linux systems as per STE/STN and DISA STIG standards.
Assist in Kubernetes, container, and cloud environment support.
Automate administrative tasks using scripting and automation tools.
Coordinate with team members and leadership for effective system management.
Benefits
Company-paid Gold Medical plan for employees and families, plus Dental/Vision plans.
Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance - all company-paid.
Business/First Class travel upgrades for long flights, with company card for expenses.
Generous vacation/personal days totaling 25 days per year.
11 paid Federal Holidays annually.
$1,000 annual holiday bonus.
Retention bonuses of $5,000 at 5 years, $8,000 at 8 years, and $10,000 at 10 years.
$5,000 annual Professional Development Fund, plus 40 paid hours for classes.
401K with a 6% company match, with immediate vesting.
Referral bonus of $10,000 for each hired employee.
Up to 3 paid Code Red days for weather or government closures.
Full Job Description
Systems Engineer to join a large, mixed contractor and civilian team of System Administrators and Systems Engineers supporting DevOps and live operational systems, largely third-party. All supported systems are Linux physical servers or virtual machines in a backend environment serving Mission and Operations users and their desktops.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux physical servers and virtual machines supporting DevOps and live operational systems
Monitor system health and respond to mission-critical updates and hot issues communicated through team channels and email
Work and resolve tickets in Jira according to team priorities
Support backend services for Mission and Operations users and desktops, including authentication, DNS, share drives, and home directories
Perform STE/STN and DISA STIG compliance work on Linux systems
Support Kubernetes, container, and cloud environments
Automate administration tasks using tools such as Ansible and Salt, along with Bash, Python, and Perl scripting
Manage virtualization, IP networking, and firewall components supporting the environment
Coordinate with System Administrators, Systems Engineers, and civilian leadership across the team
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with at least ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree.
Linux administration experience sufficient to meet the years required for the labor category.
Solid experience with STE/STN and DISA STIG compliance work on Linux systems.
Experience with Kubernetes.
Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Salt).
Scripting experience (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl).
Virtualization experience (e.g., VMware, Red Hat KVM, Proxmox).
IP networking and firewall experience.
Some experience with container and cloud environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with storage management solutions and arrays (e.g., NetApp, Isilon).
