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# Linux and Ansible Automation Engineer with TS/SCI

- **Company:** Maania Consultancy Services
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Scripting, Reliability of Systems, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Puppet, Terraform
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/linux-and-ansible-automation-engineer-with-ts-sci-reston-va-usa-58851203

## About the Role

Experteer Overview In this role you will support government-scale IT environments by administering Linux (RHEL) systems and driving automated configuration at scale. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, compliant operations within U.S. federal DoD environments and defense-related programs. You will apply IaC and scripting to deploy, manage, and harden infrastructure, delivering reliable, secure services. This position offers the opportunity to influence security posture and system reliability in a mission-critical setting. Compensation / Benefits * Tasks * 10+ years of experience administering Linux environments (RHEL) * Experience managing configuration at scale with Ansible * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Salt, Puppet, or Chef) * Experience with Bash, Python, or PowerShell * Experience with DoD, STIG, RMF, or NIST security frameworks * Associate's degree and 5+ years of IT project support, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ aaaaq
_ or Master's degree and 1+ years * Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification within 30 days * Ability to obtain DoD 8570 CSP - Infrastructure Support Certification within 30 days Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will support government-scale IT environments by administering Linux (RHEL) systems and driving automated configuration at scale. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, compliant operations within U.S. federal DoD environments and defense-related programs. You will apply IaC and scripting to deploy, manage, and harden infrastructure, delivering reliable, secure services. This position offers the opportunity to influence security posture and system reliability in a mission-critical setting. Compensation / Benefits * Tasks * 10+ years of experience administering Linux environments (RHEL) * Experience managing configuration at scale with Ansible * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Salt, Puppet, or Chef) * Experience with Bash, Python, or PowerShell * Experience with DoD, STIG, RMF, or NIST security frameworks * Associate's degree and 5+ years of IT project support, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years, or Master's degree and 1+ years * Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification within 30 days * Ability to obtain DoD 8570 CSP - Infrastructure Support Certification within 30 days Key requirements *


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