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# Senior Systems Engineer - Linux Infrastructure

- **Company:** CTRL,  LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $242,798.0 - $315,411.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Computer Networks, Databases, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Connections, Ansible, Oracle Linux, Virtualization Technology, High Performance Computing, Saltstack, Fibre Channel, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Docker
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-systems-engineer-linux-infrastructure-annapolis-junction-md--aa8910e9-bb8f-41d5-afc7-7b86495dc2f0

## About the Role

Systems Engineering, Linux Operating System, Linux Operating System, Computer Networks, Network Connectivity, Data Analysis, Service Delivery, Virtualization, Security Compliance, Maintain Compliance, Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered., * 20 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.

 * Linux administration and command-line tools
 * Bash and Python automation
 * COTS/GOTS/FOSS support across large Linux clusters
 * Customer security compliance requirements
 * Compute, storage, networking, memory and database architecture
 * IaC, SaltStack and Ansible
 * Docker, Podman and containerd
 * Fibre Channel storage
 * Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM)

## Description

Help turn complex hardware into dependable services. Bring deep Linux and infrastructure experience to a team connecting compute, networking, storage, and mission needs.

The mission

Support advanced computing, data analytics and enterprise infrastructure that help mission teams work with demanding workloads and shared technical services.

What you'll do

 * Collaborate on infrastructure design and service delivery
 * Configure and support large Linux clusters
 * Automate operational and maintenance tasks
 * Support storage, virtualization and container environments
 * Maintain security compliance
 * Create clear technical documentation and knowledge-transfer materials
 * What you'll bring