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# Linux Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Shield Consulting Solutions
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, HP Servers, Systems Engineering, System Configuration, Linux, VMware ESX Servers, Hard Disk Drives, Monitoring of Systems, McAfee VirusScan, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Server Virtualization, Software Deployment, Nessus, Network Server, Wsus
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9107493/linux-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Security+ Cert
 * 20 years experience as a system engineer
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
 + 5 additional years of experience as a system engineer may be substituted for a degree, * RedHat Linux & Windows Operating Systems
 * VMWare ESXi
 * Dells & HP servers
 * WSUS
 * NetApp

## Description

* Strong and deep Linux & Unix System Engineering skills in both physical and virtual server environments supporting infrastructure management, including managing kernels; installing and maintaining operating systems, configuring hardware/software utilizing monitoring techniques, troubleshooting, and sustaining the operational health of the infrastructure.
 * Supports RHEL7+, Windows 2012+, and VMWare ESXi servers in a virtual enclave environment.
 * Supports Active Directory with Centrify integration for Linux systems. Account creation and assigning users to Linux systems via Centrify and DELL Active Roles for assignment of groups.
 * Installs McAfee and Nessus Agent software, performing Nessus scanning in accordance with agency approved tools.
 * Configures, maintains, and troubleshoots servers. Upgrades memory, swap, and hard disk space for DELL, HP, and custom-built servers.
 * Executes storage data migrations from Legacy NetApp equipment to the latest storage solutions.
 * Patches systems using Red Hat Satellite server, WSUS Servers. Manages and installs IAVA and CVE patches to maintain ATO compliance; installing software and running hardening scripts to meet STE/STN requirements.


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