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# TS/SCI-cleared Linux Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Nutanix
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Linux, Disaster Recovery, HAProxy, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Prism (Software), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Single Sign-On, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Zabbix, Scripting, Load Balancing, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Nutanix, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/81ca2155-5260-4a58-b7fb-70483fce1084/linux-systems-engineer-tssci

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
\n, * 5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments, including experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms such as Nutanix.
\n, * Solid understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals (networking, storage, security, and OS internals).
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 * Strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Ansible.
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 * Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling.
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 * Experience managing Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule, or similar tools).
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 * Hands-on experience administering Nutanix HCI environments, including AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element, virtual machine lifecycle management, storage, networking, and cluster operations.
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 * Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Linux virtual machines in Nutanix environments.
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 * Understanding of virtualization, hypervisor technologies, storage, and networking concepts.
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 * Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, virtualization, and performance issues.
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 * Experience implementing security best practices in Linux environments.
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 * Experience with monitoring and alerting systems.
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 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
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 * Active TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI Polygraph.
\n, * Experience with Nutanix advanced capabilities such as Files, Objects, Flow, Calm, or Disaster Recovery.
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 * Experience with Nutanix automation using APIs, PowerShell, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
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 * Experience with load balancing devices such as HAProxy or F5.
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 * Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (e.g., OAuth, LDAP, SSO).
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 * Experience with observability and dashboarding tools such as Grafana and Zabbix.
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 * Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
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 * Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation.
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 * Experience with VMware-to-Nutanix migration or hybrid virtualization environments.
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 * Strong communication and documentation skills.

## Description

Marathon TS is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Linux Systems Engineer to design, administer, automate, and optimize enterprise Linux infrastructure running across Nutanix hyperconverged environments. The role combines Linux engineering, Nutanix HCI administration, Ansible automation, Red Hat tooling, and infrastructure troubleshooting.