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# Linux Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, Linux, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Networking Basics, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Deployment, System Testing, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8990377/linux-systems-engineer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Linux system administration, along with the ability to troubleshoot issues, support infrastructure operations, and contribute to system improvements in a high-security setting., Active Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, OR equivalent experience
4-8 years of experience in Linux system administration or similar infrastructure roles
Strong experience administering Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, or similar)
Experience with system monitoring, patching, and performance optimization
Familiarity with networking fundamentals and enterprise infrastructure environments
Experience troubleshooting system, application, and connectivity issues
Working knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Bash or similar)
Strong understanding of system security and access controls
Ability to work in a team-based, operational support environment, Experience supporting secure or compliance-driven environments
Familiarity with virtualization technologies or cloud-based systems
Experience with configuration management or automation tools
Exposure to DevOps practices or CI/CD environments
Experience working alongside network or application engineering teams

What Makes a Strong Candidate

Strong foundation in Linux administration and troubleshooting
Ability to support both day-to-day operations and system improvements
Comfortable working in high-security, mission-critical environments
Detail-oriented with a focus on system stability and performance
Strong communicator who can collaborate across technical teams

## Description

We are seeking a Mid-Level Linux Systems Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure operations within a secure, mission-driven federal environment. This role focuses on administering, maintaining, and optimizing Linux-based systems that support critical applications and data environments., Administer and maintain Linux server environments supporting enterprise applications and services
Perform system configuration, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning to ensure reliability and security
Monitor system health, utilization, and availability, proactively addressing performance issues
Troubleshoot and resolve operating system, application, and infrastructure-related issues
Support user access, permissions management, and system security configurations
Assist with deployment and integration of new infrastructure components and system updates
Maintain system documentation, including configurations, procedures, and operational guidelines
Support backup, recovery, and system resilience efforts

Operational Responsibilities

Participate in configuration and change management processes within controlled environments
Assist in maintaining compliance with security standards, patch baselines, and accreditation requirements
Support system testing, validation, and release activities
Work with cross-functional teams to support application deployment and infrastructure changes
Provide support for incident response and root-cause analysis efforts


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