Linux Systems Engineer

Caci Inc
Fort Meade, MD, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$120,800.0 - $265,800.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Application Firewall Systems Engineering Configuration Management Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Linux Disaster Recovery Domain Name System (DNS) Monitoring of Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP)
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Linux System Administration Network Architecture Network Diagrams Performance Tuning Public Key Infrastructure Red Hat Enterprise Linux Virtual Machines Virtualization Technology Software Vulnerability Management Backup and Restore SSL Certificate Management Enterprise Software Applications System Availability Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Containerization Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology SolarWinds (Software) Patch Management Splunk Cisco Vulnerability Analysis Vmware

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled to support mission-critical enterprise infrastructure in a secure Department of Defense/Intelligence Community environment. The successful candidate will provide advanced systems administration, network infrastructure support, virtualization, automation, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise systems maintenance while ensuring high availability, security, and operational readiness.

This position requires an experienced systems engineer capable of working independently, troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues, implementing secure enterprise solutions, and supporting highly classified operational environments.

Requirements

  • Active
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (additional relevant experience may be substituted for education)
  • supporting enterprise IT infrastructure in secure Linux environments
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent)

Technical Requirements

Candidates should possess strong experience in several of the following areas:

  • Administration and support of , , and firewalls, including security policy management, troubleshooting, and enterprise firewall administration.
  • Configuration, implementation, and maintenance of , secure VPN tunneling (including connectivity), and secure enterprise networking.
  • Administration of or comparable virtualization platforms, including virtual machine provisioning, maintenance, performance tuning, and lifecycle management.
  • Experience developing automation solutions using and/or , with hands-on implementation of and for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational efficiency.
  • Strong knowledge of enterprise server administration across Windows and Linux platforms, system hardening, patch management, and infrastructure support.
  • Experience performing , vulnerability remediation, STIG implementation, and maintaining compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
  • Working knowledge of and processes and security initiatives.
  • Experience utilizing for vulnerability scanning, analysis, remediation, and continuous security monitoring.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware installation, , structured cabling, equipment deployment, and maintaining accurate infrastructure documentation and network diagrams.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems, networks, and security issues while supporting highly available enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

  • Containerization technologies including and
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management best practices
  • Enterprise monitoring and logging solutions (Splunk, Elastic, SolarWinds, etc.)
  • Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, LDAP, and certificate management
  • Disaster recovery, backup technologies, and high-availability architectures
  • Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Palo Alto (PCNSA/PCNSE), VMware (VCP), Red Hat (RHCSA), or equivalent technical certifications

Benefits & conditions

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $120,800 - $265,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

About the company

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

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