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# Linux Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Agile Defense
- **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17996707?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17996707%2FLinux-Systems-Engineer-Hawaii-Fort-Shafter

## About the Role

Clearance Level: Top Secret, SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start
Required Certification(s): IAT Level III (CISSP/CASP) + Computing Environment (CE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), One additional specialized certification cloud technology or relevant to the scope of the PWS., Bachelor s Degree in a technology-related field or 15 years of related experience. Experienced Red Hat Linux Administrator.
Preferred Skills

 * Team leadership and technical execution Professional hands-on experience in systems engineering tools.
 * Written and verbal communication skills.
 * Ability to think critically and problem-solve.
 * Advanced skillset in time management and task prioritization.

Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions

 * Standard Office Environment

Strength Demands

 * Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

 * Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Visual acuity to perform jobrelated tasks

## Description

Agile Defense is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Computer Systems Engineer/Architect - Linux to support a contract providing RHEL services to INSCOM GISA, * Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

 * Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
 * Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
 * Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
 * Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
 * Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.


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