Senior Linux Engineer, Secret Clearance - Chantilly, United States - American Systems

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Job Title / Level

Senior Linux Engineer, Secret Clearance

Clearance Required?

Secret


Location:
Chantilly, VA 20151 US (Primary)

% Travel

0 - 10%

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Linux Engineer with demonstrated experience in RedHat Linux administration and Ansible automation in a virtualized environment.

If you meet those requirements, then we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our growing team.

As a Senior Linux Engineer, you will:

Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.

Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of a Senior Linux Engineer includes:

Using Ansible and AAP - design, install, implement, and configure systems in a virtual environment and provide ongoing support of the Linux Infrastructure.

Using Ansible and AAP - Evaluate, improve, automate, and maintain information securityServe as a subject matter expert (SME) for all RHEL 7 and 8 in a virtualized environmentMonitor, troubleshoot, and correct critical server issuesCreate recovery processes for system failures and performance bottlenecksUsing Ansible, AAP or other command line methods - Perform patching, upgrades, and modifications of Linux systemsEffectively learning new technologies added to the environmentEstablish and maintain procedural documentation and knowledge articles and share knowledge through training and mentorship of team membersJob Requirements

U.S.

Citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearanceSecurity+ or equivalent IAT 2 or higher certificationMinimum 8+ years of experience in Red Hat administration and working on complex systems, software programs, and networksAbility to read/write/maintain a large complex Ansible yaml code base for CM security baseline maintenance.

Ability to read/write/maintain shell/python scripting to support automation and maintenance tasksExperience with SVN (Subversion), both command line and TortoiseSVNExperience with container technology (ex.

docker, Kubernetes, etc.)Ability and willingness to learn new technologies as added to the environmentAbility to lead/mentor people and projects to completion.
Ability to resolve complex problems and provide solutions with minimal guidance.

Develop process documents (SOPs) for use by fellow team membersExperience managing and mitigating system security risksExperience with security principles such as DISA STIGs and IAVM systemExperience with Red Hat patching process (YUM updates, Satellite) and coordination of patching effortsExperience with monitoring tools and system diagnosticsExperience managing RHEL systems integrated with MS Active DirectoryAbility to prioritize and manage tasks to accomplish goals on a given timelineVirtualization experience using VMware / vSphereAbility to provide general technical support for both hardware and softwareAbility to support Analysis of Alternative (AoA) exercisesFounded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States.

We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide.

Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.


Company Awards:
Forbes National Best Midsize CompaniesEnergage National Best Workplaces, NationalWashington Post Best Workplaces

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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