Classified Linux Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Professional growth and development programs

Job summary

A prominent technology firm in Virginia is seeking a Linux Engineer to manage and secure Linux systems in classified environments. Responsibilities include system installation, troubleshooting, and ensuring security compliance. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in Linux administration and hold a CompTIA Security+ certification. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Linux systems administration.
• Familiarity with enterprise environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure Red Hat and Oracle Linux systems.
• Provision and maintain Linux VMs.
• Provide tier 2 and 3 Linux user support.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration

Security hardening

Troubleshooting

Cloud systems

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

CompTIA Security+ CE certification

Tools

Puppet

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Classified Linux Engineer page is loaded## Classified Linux Engineerlocations: Chantilly, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R013612The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.**Job Summary**We are seeking a Linux system engineer with strong enterprise Linux expertise to support enterprise Linux systems in classified environments. The ideal candidate is familiar with the design, implementation and best practices for managing enterprise Linux systems in a classified environment. The candidate is familiar with system security hardening and can design and implement system management methods to ensure the successful reaccreditation and continued sustainment of classified networks and systems. You’ll be working with other corporate IT teams as well as Aerospace engineers to develop and maintain scientific and engineering workloads on-premise and in the cloud in support of mission success of critical national space assets.**The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Chantilly, VA.****What You’ll Be Doing*** Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux on physical systems, including implementing encryption-at-rest (LUKS)* Provision Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Oracle Linux VMs* Patch, reboot, and troubleshoot patching processes (e.g. GPU drivers & kernel modules) and patching infrastructureon large classified networks and in stand-alone (air-gapped) networks* Maintain patching infrastructure (e.g. software repository mirrors) in large and stand-alone networks* System and user data and configuration backup and restore* Provide enterprise Linux troubleshooting, tier 2 and 3 Linux user supportincluding software installation, configuration* Support scientists and engineers running workloads and applications on Linux systems* Security harden systems and remediate vulnerabilities* Monitor availability, improve monitoring, and restore systems and services in a timely manner and improve prevention and reduce future outages* Write or improve documentation for processes and procedures**What You Need to be Successful***Minimum Requirements for the **Site Reliability Engineer Staff II**:** CompTIA Security+ CE certification or equivalent that meets DoD 8570.01-m requirements for IAT Level II personnel* 3 years of experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or its clones (CentOS, Oracle, Rocky, Alma) Linux systems administration, including provisioning, patching individual systems, troubleshooting, and implement security hardening for enterprise environments.* Experience with hardware troubleshooting and configuration* Willing to travel occasionally to alternate site (El Segundo or Colorado Springs) work location approximately 4% if required* An active IC TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph**How You Can Stand Out***It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, STEM, or IT or equivalent experience* Linux certification: RHCSA or preferred Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)* Experience maintaining patching infrastructure (e.g. software mirrors) including in standalone networks* Experience with Kickstart or other automated Linux provisioning processes* Experience automating security hardening to DISA STIGs.* Experience and programming skill implementing infrastructure-as-code with tools like Puppet, Ansible, Bash, Terraform, Python**Leadership Competencies**Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:* Operate Strategically* Lead Change* Engage with Impact* Foster Innovation* Deliver Results**Ways We Reward Our Employees**During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. *A few highlights include:** Comprehensive health care and wellness plans* Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation* Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options* 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire* Flexible spending accounts* Variable pay program for exceptional contributions* Relocation assistance* Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career* Education assistance programs* A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.**Equal Opportunity Commitment**The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review .***Right Place***The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.***Right Path***Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and .***Right Purpose***We can all serve a much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.Return to the .Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.