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# Linux Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Invictus International Consulting, LLC
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Service Pack, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Virtual Machines, VMware VSphere, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Patch Management, Restful APIs, Docker, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Vmware
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9052787/linux-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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