Linux Systems Engineer

Location: Remote

US Citizenship: Required

Clearance: Public Trust

Job Details:

Responsible for the management, maintenance, and security of a large-scale, enterprise-level infrastructure.

• Utilize BMC True Sight Server Automation (TSSA) to troubleshoot automated scripts and jobs to ensure system compliance, and report on security configurations against government baselines (e.g., DISA STIGs).
• Identify potential issues and proactively investigates and remediates problems.
• Administer, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers in both virtual and physical environments.
• Manage the VMware vSphere infrastructure, including the deployment, and troubleshooting of virtual machines and hosts.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks to automate system configurations, application deployments, and other repetitive administrative tasks.
• Implement and maintain robust security controls, conduct vulnerability remediation, and ensure all systems are compliant with federal security standards.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Linux System Engineer with deep knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in an enterprise setting.
• Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) for managing and troubleshooting virtualized server environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like REST API's, OpenShift, Docker or Kubernetes, and their integration into enterprise workflows.
• Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks for configuration management and infrastructure automation.
• Proven experience with DISA STIG system hardening, security patching, and ensuring compliance.
• High proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python to automate administrative tasks and streamline operations.
• Direct hands-on experience using BMC True Sight Server Automation for automated patch management and compliance enforcement preferred.
• Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred.
• Basic understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure preferred.
• Must possess current Security + certification.
• US Citizenship required, with the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled