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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Engineer - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $108,160.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Linux, Cisco Nexus Switches, Octopus Deploy, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Grafana, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Devsecops, Atlassian Bamboo, Jenkins - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3363352641&tx=JP7771FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, and at least 2 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree. * Basic Linux fundamentals and command line experience, with a strong preference for deeper Linux expertise. * Experience working with Linux in a professional or academic environment. * Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies. * Familiarity with CNCF-graduated projects such as ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana, Nexus, and Helm. * Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar CI/CD platforms. * Experience with DISA cyber security standards and best practices. * Ability to develop and maintain cyber-secure infrastructure. * Agile development experience (preferred). * Ability to work effectively in a flexible environment that embraces rapid change and continuous learning. * Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset. * Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance. * U.S. citizenship, as required for access to classified information. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Passion for creating a pain-free developer experience and understanding of common challenges in delivering new features to production. * Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support containerized and cloud-based deployments. * Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices. * Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements. * Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and operationalize emerging tools and technologies. * Experience working in highly secure environments or classified settings. * Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and support for the growth of others. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply technical standards and methodologies in creative ways. * Experience working within cross-functional teams that include software, infrastructure, and security professionals. ## Description This role offers an opportunity for a Linux Engineer to join a cross-functional team focused on delivering a seamless, secure, and efficient developer experience. You will help modernize and containerize existing infrastructure, streamline operations through automation, and support the transition of systems to cloud-based environments. The position requires a strong foundation in Linux, familiarity with container and DevSecOps practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement in both technology and processes., * Engage as an active member of a cross-functional team responsible for enabling a seamless developer experience. * Automate infrastructure, tools, and workflows to streamline operations, deployment, and monitoring processes. * Design, implement, orchestrate, and maintain containerized environments to support modern application delivery. * Use CI/CD pipelines to migrate current infrastructure into containerized and cloud-based environments. * Maintain and enhance the DevSecOps pipeline, implementing process improvements to increase reliability and speed. * Collaborate closely with software and infrastructure development teams to optimize application performance and ensure smooth integration of new features. * Develop and maintain cyber-secure infrastructure in alignment with established security standards and best practices. * Apply technical standards and methodologies creatively to solve complex engineering challenges. * Champion improvements to developer experience by identifying pain points and implementing tools and processes that reduce friction. * Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies, and proactively identify opportunities to operationalize them. * Provide collaborative technical leadership, supporting and positioning team members for success. * Contribute to the modernization and containerization of existing infrastructure to improve performance and usability and support cloud migration. ## Related Videos - [5 steps for running a Kubernetes environment at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/88-5-steps-for-running-a-kubernetes-environment-at-scale) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)