Linux Engineer

Resource Management Concepts, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & 11 holidays

Healthcare plans

Pet insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to join our team in Bethesda, MD, supporting government clients. The role focuses on administering Linux systems, applying DoD STIGs, and collaborating with cyber security teams to uphold RMF guidelines.

Responsibilities include patching, troubleshooting, scripting with Bash/Python/Ansible, and virtualization support. A DoD Top Secret clearance is required to start, with active IAT Level II certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Linux administration experience.
• Experience with DoD security standards (STIG) and RMF.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Familiarity with AD, DNS, and Group Policy.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Linux servers/workstations for high availability and performance.
• Apply patches and security configurations per DoD STIG RMF requirements.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues in Linux environments.
• Collaborate with cyber security teams to implement RMF guidelines.
• Automate configurations and deployments using Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Support virtualization environments and distributed file systems.
• Document system changes, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities.

Skills

Linux admin

Scripting

VMware

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

VMware virtualization

Active Directory

DNS

Group Policy

Ansible

Job description

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) is seeking a skilled Linux Engineer to join our team in support of our government clients. The Linux Engineer will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of Linux-based systems to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operation in compliance with DoD standards.

• Administer and support Linux servers and workstations, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Apply patches and security configurations according to DoD Information Assurance standards including STIG compliance.
• Perform troubleshooting and resolve hardware, software, and network issues related to Linux environments.
• Collaborate with cyber security teams to implement NIST and Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
• Manage and automate system configurations and deployments using scripting tools such as Bash, Python and Ansible.
• Support virtualization environments and distributed file systems.
• Document system changes, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities thoroughly.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience administering Linux systems (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred).
• Experience with security compliance including DISA STIGs and RMF processes.
• Familiarity with network services such as Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, Ansible experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., Security+, CySA+).
• An active DoD Top Secret security clearance is required to start.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees. RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level.

• competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays.
• high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $110,000 to $130,000 (annually). #LL-MB1