Field-Ready Linux Systems Engineer

Illuminate Technologies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Illuminate Technologies seeks a Systems Engineer to build, maintain, and improve Linux-based infrastructure for national security missions. You will install, configure, and test systems, work with government customers, and occasionally support CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of Linux administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with integration, data analysis, and automation. Travel readiness is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years Linux/Unix administration experience.
• 2+ years integration/testing or data analysis.
• Experience troubleshooting in operational environments.
• Ability to work with government customers professionally.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems infrastructure.
• Perform integration and testing to meet mission requirements.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues; document problems.
• Design and implement automation to improve operations.
• Collaborate with development teams to relay findings and remediation.
• Assist with OEM-level design to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Linux/Unix system administration

Integration & testing

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Data analysis

Customer-facing professionalism

International travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / Information Systems / Engineering / Mathematics or related field

Tools

Python

Bash

SQL databases

Linux firewall & VPN configuration

TCP/IP networking basics

Logging & debugging tools

Job description

Illuminate Technologies seeks a Systems Engineer to build, maintain, and improve Linux-based infrastructure for national security missions. You will install, configure, and test systems, work with government customers, and occasionally support CONUS/OCONUS deployments.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of Linux administration, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with integration, data analysis, and automation. Travel readiness is required.