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# Linux Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Proxy Servers, Apache Tomcat, Server Applications, Application Integration Architecture, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Big Data, BitLocker Drive Encryption, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Debian Linux, Linux, DevOps, Distributed File Systems, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Web Servers, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux Servers, Unix Shell, MariaDB, McAfee VirusScan, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Wireless Security, Open Source Intelligence, PowerCLI, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Ansible, Salesforce.Com, Server Virtualization, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Configuration Management, System Testing, Systems Integration, Oracle Linux, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware Horizon View, Backup and Restore, Datadog, Network Switches, Network Routing, Scripting, Network Storage, CheckMK, Virtual Environment, HybridCloud, SC Clearance, Containerization, Data Lakes, Uipath, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cloudwatch, Puppet, Terraform, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Docker, Servicenow, Vmware
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/chantilly/e425c26d-c94b-4cf0-9ce8-46acee6cfa9a

## About the Role

* Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly to be considered.
 * Must have a Bachelors Degree and at least 12 years of experience OR a Masters and at least 10 years of experience or at least 16 years of experience in lieu of degree.
 * Debian Linux experience
 * Demonstrated experience performing configuration and management of VMware vCenter and VMware NSX-T
 * Experience with coordinating engineering projects including performing technical risk assessment, de-conflict implementations, and resolve technical questions or conflicts.
 * Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining Active Directory, Domain Naming System (DNS), Distributed File System (DFS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
 * Demonstrated experience maintaining Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) in accordance with security posture
 * Demonstrated experience supporting and operations and maintenance of infrastructure environments
 * Demonstrated experience working with Splunk, Check_MK, McAfee EPO, and BitLocker
 * Demonstrated experience managing requirements using ServiceNow application.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Rocky
 * Demonstrated experience creating and presenting system documentation briefings to review and approval boards
 * Demonstrated hands on experience with the Sponsor's property destruction process.
 * Demonstrated experience working with Center for Internet Security Benchmarks.
 * Demonstrated experience working with VMWare Horizon VDI.
 * Demonstrated experience managing Sponsors accountable and network encryption devices property.

Certification Requirements:

 * Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
 * Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
 * A+ Certified Service Engineer, System Testing
Risk Management
Authentications
Access Controls
Data Collection
Remedial Action
Server Patching
Network Storage
Confidentiality
Ancient History
Virtual Desktops
Operating Systems
Agile Methodology
Technical Support
Change Management
Red Hat Satellite
Windows PowerShell
Backup And Restore
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
Systems Integration
Amazon Web Services
Process Engineering
GIAC Certifications
Functional Analysis
Virtual Environment
Security Engineering
Contingency Planning
Technical Management
Azure Cloud Services
CompTIA Security+ CE
IT Service Management
System Administration
Requirements Analysis
Cross-Domain Solutions
Configuration Management
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Commercial Off-the-Shelf
Open Source Intelligence
Government Off-The-Shelf
Authorization (Computing)
Ubuntu (Operating System)
VMware Certified Associate
Continuous Improvement Process
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Software Configuration Management
Intrusion Detection And Prevention
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Puppet (Configuration Management Tool)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional

## Description

Splunk
Ansible
Equities
Scripting
Operations
Management
Automation
ServiceNow
CompTIA A+
Data Lakes
Market Data
Coordinating
Data Centers
Group Policy
Debian Linux
Risk Analysis
Commissioning
Linux Servers
Virtualization
VMware vCenter
Windows Servers
Problem Solving
Ancient History
Active Directory
Virtual Desktops
Wireless Security
Internet Security
Network Encryption
Amazon Web Services
Information Systems
Organizational Skills
Packaging And Labeling
Software Documentation
IT Capacity Management
Hybrid Cloud Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Commercial Off-the-Shelf
Government Off-The-Shelf
Distributed File Systems
Microsoft Certified Professional
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), Leidos is seeking a strong Linux engineer with experience with Debian that can bring automation skills that the team currently lacks (Ansible, scripting, AI integration for example) to help streamline/add efficiencies. The selected candidate will be joining an existing team of skilled Linux engineers, but the chosen engineer will bring skills that can bind the engineering and automation together., * This office is responsible for building and operating a hybrid-cloud mission infrastructure and services, hosting dozens of Commercial off the shelf (COTS), Government off the shelf (GOTS), and custom applications, as well as a large data lake.

 * The system has on-premises components deployed at multiple data centers, as well as use of commercial cloud resources.
 * The Linux Engineer will be required to join an existing team with a diverse background and strong organizational skills to facilitate the accreditation and document systems deployments across the environment.
 * This team works in a 24 hour, 7 day a week environment and provide in-depth Tier 2 through Tier 4 level support and problem resolution for technology products and applications.
 * The Linux Engineer will lead and perform engineering efforts in the areas of Windows and Linux servers, workstations, storage, and virtualization; perform data center management tasks such as physical capacity management, hardware installation and commissioning, inventory, decommissioning and removal, and destruction; and coordinate engineering projects including performing technical risk assessment, de-conflict implementations, and resolve technical questions or conflicts.
 * The team gathers performance and utilization metrics from infrastructure components and proactively inform the customer when thresholds are me and maintain an accurate inventory to include, but not limited to, accountable property and electronic network encryption devices.
 * They also manage and deploy infrastructure components such as installing cables and circuits and labeling cables, build and maintain desktop workstations and provide troubleshooting assistance and patching as needed, and perform Tier-3 engineering and support for virtualization infrastructure, consisting of virtual servers, virtual desktops, and automation solutions.
 * Any candidates should be prepared to provide oversite and maintenance to Windows Group Policy, build and maintain Windows servers in an Amazon Web Service environment, and deploy and maintain configuration standards in accordance with Sponsor's security posture., MariaDB
Equities
Market Data
Web Servers
Apache Tomcat
Security Tools
Network Routing
Ancient History
Network Switches
Operating Systems
Networking Hardware
Application Servers
Technical Leadership
System Administration
Hybrid Cloud Computing
IAT Level I Certification
IAT Level III Certification
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
+0
Senior Linux Systems Admin (UiPath)
Leidos

Alexandria, VA*On-Site

Linux
DevOps
CentOS
Datadog
Ansible
Equities
Terraform
Hardening
Operations
Leadership
Automation
Resilience
Kubernetes
Encryption
PostgreSQL
Scalability
Market Data
Communication
Proxy Servers
Cyber Defense
Cyber Security
Cloud Services
Backup Devices
Virtualization
Windows Servers
Microsoft Azure
Access Controls
Microsoft Teams
Ancient History
Computer Science
Containerization
Virtual Machines
Secret Clearance
Command Controls
Security Controls
Security Policies
Docker (Software)
Disaster Recovery
Amazon CloudWatch
Windows PowerShell
Program Management
Amazon Web Services
Information Systems
Microsoft SharePoint
Cloud Infrastructure
Microsoft SQL Servers
UiPath (RPA Software)
CompTIA Certification
Azure Active Directory
Stakeholder Engagement
IT Capacity Management
Hybrid Cloud Computing
Configuration Management
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Bash (Scripting Language)
Ubuntu (Operating System)
Robotic Process Automation
High Availability Clusters
Cloud Computing Architecture
Python (Programming Language)
Cross-Functional Coordination
Continuous Improvement Process
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
Puppet (Configuration Management Tool)
+0

Google Cybersecurity

Salesforce Admin

Salesforce Developer
Linux Server Systems Administrator
Leidos

Bethesda, MD*On-Site

Unix
Linux
Triage
Writing
Ansible
Auditing
Equities
PowerCLI
Scripting
Hardening
Operations
Management
Automation
Innovation
Unix Shell
Market Data
Cryptography
Oracle Linux
Linux Servers
Prioritization
Issue Tracking


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