Linux Network Engineer

Science Applications International Corporation
Arlington, VA, United States
17 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Compensation
$160,001.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Apple Products Apple Mac Systems Bash Shell Linux Python (Programming Language) Kernel-Based Virtual Machine OpenShift Red Hat Enterprise Linux Remote Access Technology Ansible Virtualization Technology AI Infrastructure
+11 more
Data Logging Scripting Computer Network Technologies Software Troubleshooting Deep Web Containerization Patch Management CIS Benchmarks Comptia Linux+ Docker Vmware

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer capable of working with contractors, government personnel, and subject matter experts focusing on creating and recognizing targeting opportunities and strategies in the cyber-realm. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, excel in independent and small-team environments, and demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with minimal supervision. This is an onsite position located in Arlington, VA, with flexible options.

Daily tasks may include:

  • Supporting a variety of networks and systems in a mission-critical enterprise environment.
  • Operate independently or small-team environments, providing technical solutions through critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
  • Proactively seek out opportunities to learn new skills, technologies, and share knowledge with junior team members.
  • Takes initiative to find, prioritize, and execute on tasks to include, but not limited to, systems administration, systems automation, security audits, and patch management.
  • Professionally communicate with a mixed audience of both junior and senior technical peers, senior leadership, and government officials.

Qualifications

Required Education / Experience:

  • Bachelors and 9 years or more experience. Masters and 7 years or more experience. Or 13 years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Active Security+ or CISSP certification.
  • Recent, hands on, and in-depth experience working with RedHat Enterprise Linux and RedHat OpenShift.
  • Recent, hands on, and in-depth experience managing, maintaining, and automating RHEL infrastructure.
  • Strong ability to diagnose and resolve system performance issues.
  • Recent, hands on, and in-depth experience utilizing virtualization and containerization technologies such as Vmware, KVM, or Docker.
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with scripting language(s) - Bash and Python preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with automation tools - Ansible preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with networking technologies, protocols, and troubleshooting.

Desired Education/Experience:

  • Familiar with managing and maintaining development or AI infrastructure.
  • Familiar with monitoring and logging tools, platforms, or systems.
  • Familiar with modern security standards and best practices such as DISA STIGS or CIS Benchmarks.
  • Familiarity with Mac OSX and Apple products.
  • Familiarity with Deep Web and Dark Web at the technical level.
  • Familiarity with VPN technologies, protocols, and implementations at the technical level.

Desired Certifications:

  • RedHat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
  • RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA),
  • CompTIA Linux+.

Clearance/Citizenship Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Active TS/SCI.
  • Active CI Polygraph preferred.
  • Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Requirements

Required Education / Experience:

  • Bachelors and 9 years or more experience. Masters and 7 years or more experience. Or 13 years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Active Security+ or CISSP certification.
  • Recent, hands on, and in-depth experience working with RedHat Enterprise Linux and RedHat OpenShift.
  • Recent, hands on, and in-depth experience managing, maintaining, and automating RHEL infrastructure.
  • Strong ability to diagnose and resolve system performance issues.
  • Recent, hands on, and in-depth experience utilizing virtualization and containerization technologies such as Vmware, KVM, or Docker.
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with scripting language(s) - Bash and Python preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with automation tools - Ansible preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced experience with networking technologies, protocols, and troubleshooting.

Desired Education/Experience:

  • Familiar with managing and maintaining development or AI infrastructure.
  • Familiar with monitoring and logging tools, platforms, or systems.
  • Familiar with modern security standards and best practices such as DISA STIGS or CIS Benchmarks.
  • Familiarity with Mac OSX and Apple products.
  • Familiarity with Deep Web and Dark Web at the technical level.
  • Familiarity with VPN technologies, protocols, and implementations at the technical level.

Desired Certifications:

  • RedHat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
  • RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA),
  • CompTIA Linux+.

Clearance/Citizenship Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Active TS/SCI.
  • Active CI Polygraph preferred.
  • Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Benefits & conditions

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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