Junior Linux Systems Engineer

ECS Corporate Services, LLC
Springfield, United States of America
13 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Internship / Graduate position
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
$ 165K

Job location

Springfield, United States of America

Tech stack

Geographic Information Systems
Data analysis
Systems Engineering
CentOS
Data Transmissions
Linux
Document Management Systems
DNS
Geospatial Intelligence
Monitoring of Systems
Identity and Access Management
Linux System Administration
Linux Commands
Log Analysis
Networking Basics
Openshift
Performance Tuning
Role-Based Access Control
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Data Streaming
System Testing
TCP/IP
Containerization
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Data Analytics
Data Pipelines
Docker

Job description

Linux Systems Engineer to work out of our Fairfax, VA and/or Springfield, VA office supporting our government customer., Everforth ECS is seeking a Junior Linux Systems Engineer with hands-on Red Hat experience and a foundational understanding of cybersecurity to support geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) programs within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

In this role, you will help build, integrate, and sustain Linux-based systems that process and analyze large-scale geospatial and sensor data. You'll work closely with engineers, developers, and analysts to ensure systems are performant, secure, and mission-ready. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain experience with data-intensive pipelines, modern infrastructure, and classified mission systems.

Responsibilities include:

  • To be on-site, either at HQ or customer sites 5-days a week when necessary
  • Build, configure, and troubleshoot RHEL-based systems supporting geospatial data processing and analytics
  • Support integration of systems handling large-scale GEOINT datasets, imagery, and sensor-derived data
  • Monitor and optimize system performance for data-intensive processing pipelines and storage systems
  • Apply STIGs and security hardening to Linux systems in accordance with IC and NGA standards
  • Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot performance, data flow, and system issues
  • Assist with deployment and support of containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Support data workflows including ingest, processing, storage, and dissemination
  • Document system configurations, discrepancies, and remediation efforts
  • Collaborate with software developers and analysts to ensure systems meet mission and data requirements
  • Participate in system testing, deployment, and operational sustainment in classified environments
  • Conduct cyclical inventory and maintain accountability of program hardware

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on, internship, or military technical experience)
  • Must have an existing and active TS/SCI security clearance, and sit for a Counter-Intelligence (CI) Poly
  • The ability and willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS
  • Active DoD IAT/IAM II 8140 Certification (SEC+, CISSP, CySA+ etc)
  • 1-3 years of experience working with Linux systems, preferably RHEL/CentOS
  • Strong familiarity with the Linux command line, system administration, and troubleshooting
  • Basic experience with system monitoring, log analysis, and performance tuning
  • Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles (system hardening, patching, least privilege)
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, data transfer concepts)
  • Ability to work in a data-driven, mission-focused environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to lift equipment weighing 50+ pounds in equipment

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