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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Management Systems (NMS) Linux Engineer - **Company:** CACI International Inc. - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,800.0 - $290,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Network Monitoring, HP OpenView, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Prometheus, Shell Script, Virtualization Technology, Google Cloud, System Availability, Grafana, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Influxdb, SolarWinds (Software), Puppet, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpqsn5 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Technical field or equivalent work experience + 10+ years of related work experience + TS/SCI with Poly required + Experience with system monitoring tools + Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) + Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on premise virtualization platforms (VMware, libvirt, KVM) and their monitoring tools + Proficiency in shell scripting and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Bash) + Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) + Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar. + Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) + Knowledge of IT security best practices and implementation in Linux environments + Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills + Strong communication and teamwork abilities Desired: + Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, CCNP, ITIL) + Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar. + Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, collectd, Grafana, InfluxDB + Knowledge of log management and analysis tools (e.g., Elastic) + Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines ## Description **The Opportunity** : We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to join our team with a background in automation to join our dynamic team supporting Network Management Systems (NMS). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security of our network monitoring and management infrastructure., + Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL) in an air gapped environment. + Configure and optimize Linux servers for NMS applications (e.g., Riverbed, SolarWinds, Network Node Manager) + Develop and implement automation scripts using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform to streamline system provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes. + Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve system deployment and updates using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. + Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to identify areas for process improvement and automation. + Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of Linux environments to support the NMS. + Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements (e.g. Prometheus, collectd, Grafana, InfluxDB). + Manage system updates, patches, and security configurations to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure. + Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including system failures, performance problems, and network-related issues. + Provide support for automation-related incidents and work on optimizing system health and uptime. + Develop and maintain documentation for Linux system architectures, processes, and procedures + Mentor junior engineers on Linux and best practices + Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools for Linux-based systems ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Automate everything via NodeJS and Puppeteer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/322-automate-everything-via-nodejs-and-puppeteer) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)