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# Linux DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Shield Consulting, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Build Automation, System Configuration, Linux, DevOps, Network Troubleshooting, Ansible, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb11354034decd26f8cd9f1f3b7f63cdd/eaa

## About the Role

**Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.
Telework: None
Basic Requirements:

 * Security+ Cert
 * 10 years of experience as a System Administrator
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

 * 5 additional years of experience as a System Administrator may be substituted for a degree, * Strong Linux experience

## Description

* Manage and monitor IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud environments.
 * Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes
 * Troubleshoot system issues and ensure high availability and performance
 * Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment strategies and resolve environment-related issues
 * Automate routine tasks using scripting and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
 * Ensure system security through firewalls, antivirus tools, and access controls
 * Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures
 * Stay current with DevOps trends