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

• 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
• 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
• administrative tasks and streamline operations
• Must possess current Security + certification
• US Citizenship required, with the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation

Salary: $95000 per year

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