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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer - Linux & Containerization - **Company:** Meadowgate Technologies LLC - **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Routing, OpenShift, Public Key Infrastructure, Ansible, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Data Logging, Network Routers, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Nutanix, Puppet, Terraform, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9171937/system-engineer-linux-containerization ## About the Role Hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux systems. Experience deploying, configuring, or supporting containerized applications and environments. Working knowledge of container technologies such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar platforms. Experience integrating, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting hardware and software systems. Understanding of virtualization technologies and virtualized infrastructure. Working knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and system communications. Experience supporting system deployments, upgrades, technology refreshes, or operational transitions. Ability to troubleshoot issues across operating systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure components. Experience creating and maintaining system architecture, configuration, deployment, and operational documentation. Ability to collaborate with software, systems, network, cybersecurity, and mission teams. Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration and ticketing tools. Ability to support mission-critical systems in lab and operational environments., Minimum five (5) years of experience in systems engineering, systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or a related technical field. Demonstrated experience supporting Linux-based systems and infrastructure. Experience working with containerization technologies in development, lab, test, or operational environments. Active TS/SCI with polygraph-level clearance. Desired Skills: Experience with automation and configuration-management tools such as Ansible, Salt, Puppet, or Terraform. Scripting experience using Bash, Python, Perl, or a similar language. Experience supporting cloud or hybrid-cloud environments. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated deployment processes. Experience with VMware, KVM, Proxmox, Nutanix, or similar virtualization technologies. Knowledge of enterprise storage technologies and platforms. Familiarity with Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and security protocols. Experience applying DISA STIGs or other security-hardening standards to Linux or containerized environments. Understanding of PKI, TLS, certificates, encryption, and associated security policies. 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