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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux Systems Engineer - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Antivirus Softwares, Computer Clusters, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Linux, Monitoring of Systems, Integrated Development Environments, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Symantec, Data Logging, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Deployment Automation, Atlassian Tools, Slurm, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Puppet, Splunk - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/21_01a0d2c7-48d1-7742-a842-cd0137540b34 ## About the Role Do you enjoy solving complicated problems? Are you searching for meaningful work in production research computing? Are you passionate about Linux? Do you like contributing to automation?, * Possess a BS degree (Computer Science preferred) or additional 5 years' experience. * Have 5+ years' experience as a Linux System Administrator. * Experienced in automated deployment of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems. * Are skilled in configuration management in Ansible and Puppet. * Are proficient in developing shell scripts and task automation. * Have the ability to work independently on a wide variety of given tasks. * Are willing and able to work well with end-users with differing needs and experience. * Have or are able to obtain a IAT Level II Certification including though not limited Security+ CE Certification. * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... * Have experience managing RedHat Enterprise Linux. * Have knowledge of classified computer facility operational procedures and NISPOM, DSS, RMF and/or other DOD security regimes. * Are knowledgeable of scheduler and resource managers SLURM * Have experience with heterogeneous Windows and Linux environments and data center operations including infrastructure, systems monitoring, and computer clusters of 100+ computers. * Have a proven ability and interest in documenting systems and operational procedures. * Hold an active Secret level security clearance. ## Description We are seeking an experienced engineer to help us implement new technologies and automate a growing Linux footprint. Our team is responsible for deploying and maintaining a development environment and high performance compute (HPC) cluster. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with new and advanced technologies. You will be joining a team of problem solvers who are committed to scalable solutions in a complex secure setting, * You will troubleshoot Linux Servers and Workstations, performing root cause analysis, modifying configurations, diagnosing network and storage issues, scripting, and other tasks as needed. * You will contribute to development, and automation of provisioning and configuration management using the Atlassian Suite, Cobbler, and Ansible. * You will assist in monitoring systems, antivirus, security and logging using tools such as Solarwinds, Symantec Security Center, and Splunk. * You will work with users to resolve Linux related support tickets. * You will build workstation and servers along with applying security controls and creating associated documentation. * You will support the development of solutions for HPC workloads. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Running Secure Life Science Research at Scale using Hybrid GPU HPC and Kubernetes 🧬](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100355-running-secure-life-science-research-at-scale-using-hybrid-gpu-hpc-and-kubernetes) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## 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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)