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# Linux Systems Engineer

- **Company:** jazzhr
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Linux, Linux System Administration, NetApp Applications, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Virtualization Technology, Computer Networking Systems, Test Scripts, Information Technology, Splunk
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://acclaimtechnicalservices.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/Kr91oIsmYy?&

## About the Role

Must have fourteen (14) years' experience as a systems engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in system engineering, computer science, information systems, engineering science, engineering management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
IAT Level I certification preferred upon start, required within 90 days of start date.

## Description

The Systems Engineer will be responsible for administering, maintaining, and securing Linux-based enterprise environments (Rocky Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux RHEL) supporting mission-critical operational, development, and test systems. This role focuses on Linux systems administration, configuration management, virtualization, system security, automation, and operational sustainment while supporting hardware deployments, software upgrades, troubleshooting, testing, and customer-facing operations across multiple environments. Should have familiarity with Cisco networking equipment, NetApp NAS storage environment, experience writing and maintaining test cases, test procedures, test plans, and test reports, and familiarity developing Splunk dashboards and supporting Splunk workflows.