Linux Engineer

ManTech; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Linux Engineer to join our onsite team in Norfolk, Virginia. You will administer, patch and harden RHEL systems, provide on-site support and diagnose complex IT issues to keep Range operations secure and available. Responsibilities include automating deployments with Ansible, supporting STIG/RMF compliance, managing DNS/DHCP/AD across Linux and Windows, and writing SOPs.

This role requires 5+ years experience and active clearance. Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT systems experience.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows environments.
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• Must obtain OS certification within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer, patch and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8–10) systems, including networking, filesystems and LVM.
• Provide technical remote and onsite support and guidance to NCTE Range end-users, addressing IT-related issues promptly.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system configuration and network connectivity issues on Range (POR) systems.
• Automate system deployment, configuration and STIG compliance using Ansible.
• Support STIG and RMF compliance reporting.
• Support DNS, DHCP and Active Directory across Linux and Windows environments.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support to NCTE Range users.
• Write and maintain SOPs for IT systems and processes.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

Security+ CE

Certification within 3 months

US citizenship / eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / IT

Tools

VMware cert

Ansible

Active Directory

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia . This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administer, patch and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8–10) systems, including networking, filesystems and LVM.

• Provide technical remote and onsite support and guidance to NCTE Range end-users, addressing IT-related issues and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Diagnose and resolve complex system configuration and network connectivity issues on Range (POR) systems.

• Automate system deployment, configuration and STIG compliance using Ansible.

• Support STIG and RMF compliance reporting.

• Support DNS, DHCP and Active Directory across in a Windows and Linux environments.

• Provide onsite and remote technical support to NCTE Range users.

• Write and maintain SOPs for IT systems and processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant IT systems experience

• Experience in system administration, with proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments

• CompTIA Security+ CE

• Must possess a current VMware, Windows, or Linux Operating System (OS) certification, or obtain one within 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship and active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and printer

• Be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Up to 25% travel

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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