Linux Systems Engineer

Everforth ECS is seeking a Junior Linux Systems Engineer to work out of our Fairfax, VA and/or Springfield, VA office supporting our government customer., Everforth ECS is seeking a Junior Linux Systems Engineer with hands-on Red Hat experience and a foundational understanding of cybersecurity to support geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) programs within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

In this role, you will help build, integrate, and sustain Linux-based systems that process and analyze large-scale geospatial and sensor data. You’ll work closely with engineers, developers, and analysts to ensure systems are performant, secure, and mission-ready. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain experience with data-intensive pipelines, modern infrastructure, and classified mission systems.

Responsibilities include:

• To be on-site, either at HQ or customer sites 5-days a week when necessary
• Build, configure, and troubleshoot RHEL-based systems supporting geospatial data processing and analytics
• Support integration of systems handling large-scale GEOINT datasets, imagery, and sensor-derived data
• Monitor and optimize system performance for data-intensive processing pipelines and storage systems
• Apply STIGs and security hardening to Linux systems in accordance with IC and NGA standards
• Analyze system logs and metrics to troubleshoot performance, data flow, and system issues
• Assist with deployment and support of containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Support data workflows including ingest, processing, storage, and dissemination
• Document system configurations, discrepancies, and remediation efforts
• Collaborate with software developers and analysts to ensure systems meet mission and data requirements
• Participate in system testing, deployment, and operational sustainment in classified environments
• Conduct cyclical inventory and maintain accountability of program hardware

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on, internship, or military technical experience)
• Must have an existing and active TS/SCI security clearance, and sit for a Counter-Intelligence (CI) Poly
• The ability and willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS
• Active DoD IAT/IAM II 8140 Certification (SEC+, CISSP, CySA+ etc)
• 1-3 years of experience working with Linux systems, preferably RHEL/CentOS
• Strong familiarity with the Linux command line, system administration, and troubleshooting
• Basic experience with system monitoring, log analysis, and performance tuning
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles (system hardening, patching, least privilege)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, data transfer concepts)
• Ability to work in a data-driven, mission-focused environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift equipment weighing 50+ pounds in equipment

Desired Skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience with RHEL 7/8/9+ and Red Hat ecosystem tools
• Familiarity with geospatial data formats (e.g., GeoTIFF, NITF) or GIS tools
• Exposure to large-scale data processing, ETL pipelines, or distributed systems
• Experience with OpenShift or Kubernetes in enterprise environments
• Familiarity with STIG compliance, SCAP, or automated hardening tools
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python) for automation and data processing tasks
• Experience with object storage, file systems, or high-throughput data environments
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, especially data or analytics services)
• Entry-level certifications (Security+, Linux+, RHCSA, or working toward one)
• Experience with Ansible, Puppet or similar tools

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.