Linux/unix system engineer senior ii

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At ASRC Federal Agile Decision Sciences LLC we are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to support the mission of the US Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). As we continue to enhance our IT infrastructure and software capabilities, we are seeking highly skilled professionals to join our team in various key roles. Each position plays a crucial part in maintaining and advancing our environment, ensuring seamless operations and robust support for CECOM personnel worldwide.

This position supports Linux Engineering Sustainment under ASRC Federal's CECOM SETA Support within the PEO EIS MSP. The PEO EIS MSP ensures that the U.S. Army's Linux systems are secure, reliable, and capable of supporting mission-critical operations. As a Software Engineer Senior III, you will lead efforts to deliver software updates and manage complex Linux environments, ensuring optimal system performance and security.

This position is remote, candidate must be U.S. based. Required work schedule is Eastern Standard Time Working Hours (8 am to 5 pm).

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computing Engineering, Software Engineering, or other Engineering or Technical discipline is preferred.
• 10 years within the last 15 years of experience performing functions in a team lead position. This includes starting new projects that deliver ASIC software updates to soldiers via a web application.
• Provides functional and empirical analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of software systems, including but not limited to application software, databases, integrated development environments, utility software, development software, and diagnostic software.
• Participates in the development of test strategies, devices, and systems, solves engineering problems, and performs trade-off analysis to select the best solution.
• Communicates ideas, plans, and strategies to both the team and customers.
• Cybersecurity Requirements: Understands software assurance and complies with Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guidelines applicable to the project.
• Active Secret security clearance or higher (with ability to obtain TS/SCI if required).

Required Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Linux system administrator.
• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 administration (RHEL 9 experience a plus).
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Pacemaker high-availability clusters.
• Experience operating RHEL servers in AWS cloud environments (GovCloud preferred).
• Strong scripting skills (Shell, Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and system management.
• Experience with patch management, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation in a DoD environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Linux or other applicable technical certification (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, Security+, CompTIA Linux+).

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of DoD security requirements and compliance (STIG/ACAS).
• Familiarity with ASIC software delivery processes and web-based deployment to deployed soldiers.
• Knowledge of ERP SAP environments.
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum framework environment.
• Experience performing RHEL major and minor version upgrades.
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes (OpenShift a plus).
• Experience with Ansible or other configuration management tools.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.