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# Linux Engineer

- **Company:** SimVentions Inc.
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $126,000.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Network Configuration and Change Management, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, 3-tier Architectures, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/senior-linux-engineer-dahlgren-virginia/2824061761-2/

## About the Role

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
Requirements:

 * Extensive experience with Linux system administration, including performance tuning, networking, and service management
 * Strong scripting and development skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages.
 * Hands on experience with configuration management and infrastructure automation
 * Deep understanding of secure system configuration and federal compliance frameworks
 * Demonstrated experience setting up and maintaining small computer lab environments (hardware setup, OS imaging, network configuration, patching, and troubleshooting)
 * Proficiency with virtualization and containerization technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker, Podman), * Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
 * Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
 * Experience with CI/CD platforms (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)

## Description

* Design, develop, and optimize Linux based applications, tools, and system components
 * Lead administration and hardening of Linux systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) across production, development, and secure environments
 * Architect and implement automation solutions using Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Python, or similar tools
 * Diagnose and resolve complex system, network, and application issues, providing Tier 3 expertise
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with federal security standards (STIGs, NIST, FISMA)
 * Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
 * Manage small computer lab environments, including workstation provisioning, OS imaging, patching, network configuration, and hardware lifecycle management
 * Produce clear documentation for system configurations, processes, and operational procedures


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