Linux Engineer

ACTalent; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking a Linux Engineer to join a cross-functional team focused on delivering a seamless developer experience. The role involves modernizing and containerizing existing infrastructure, automating operations, and enabling cloud migration.

A strong Linux foundation, container experience, and DevSecOps practices are required. The position emphasizes collaboration with software and infrastructure teams, securing infrastructure per standards, and continuous improvement in processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience
• Strong Linux fundamentals and command line experience
• Experience with Kubernetes and container technologies
• Familiarity with CNCF-graduated projects such as ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana, Nexus, and Helm
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar
• Experience with DISA cyber security standards and best practices
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship, as required for access to classified information

Responsibilities

• Engage as an active member of a cross-functional team focused on enhancing the developer experience.
• Automate infrastructure, tools, and workflows to streamline operations and deployment processes.
• Design, implement, and maintain containerized environments to support modern application delivery.
• Use CI/CD pipelines to migrate infrastructure into containerized and cloud-based environments.
• Maintain and enhance the DevSecOps pipeline for reliability and speed.
• Collaborate with software and infrastructure teams to optimize performance and feature delivery.
• Develop and maintain cyber-secure infrastructure following security standards.

Skills

Linux expertise

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

DevSecOps

Team collaboration

Clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

ArgoCD

Prometheus

Grafana

Nexus

Helm

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Linux Engineer Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for a Linux Engineer to join a cross-functional team focused on delivering a seamless, secure, and efficient developer experience. You will help modernize and containerize existing infrastructure, streamline operations through automation, and support the transition of systems to cloud-based environments. The position requires a strong foundation in Linux, familiarity with container and DevSecOps practices, and a commitment to continuous improvement in both technology and processes.

Responsibilities

• Engage as an active member of a cross-functional team responsible for enabling a seamless developer experience.
• Automate infrastructure, tools, and workflows to streamline operations, deployment, and monitoring processes.
• Design, implement, orchestrate, and maintain containerized environments to support modern application delivery.
• Use CI/CD pipelines to migrate current infrastructure into containerized and cloud-based environments.
• Maintain and enhance the DevSecOps pipeline, implementing process improvements to increase reliability and speed.
• Collaborate closely with software and infrastructure development teams to optimize application performance and ensure smooth integration of new features.
• Develop and maintain cyber-secure infrastructure in alignment with established security standards and best practices.
• Apply technical standards and methodologies creatively to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Champion improvements to developer experience by identifying pain points and implementing tools and processes that reduce friction.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies, and proactively identify opportunities to operationalize them.
• Provide collaborative technical leadership, supporting and positioning team members for success.
• Contribute to the modernization and containerization of existing infrastructure to improve performance and usability and support cloud migration.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, and at least 2 years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree.
• Basic Linux fundamentals and command line experience, with a strong preference for deeper Linux expertise.
• Experience working with Linux in a professional or academic environment.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies.
• Familiarity with CNCF-graduated projects such as ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana, Nexus, and Helm.
• Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Experience with DISA cyber security standards and best practices.
• Ability to develop and maintain cyber-secure infrastructure.
• Agile development experience (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a flexible environment that embraces rapid change and continuous learning.
• Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship, as required for access to classified information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Passion for creating a pain-free developer experience and understanding of common challenges in delivering new features to production.
• Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support containerized and cloud-based deployments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and operationalize emerging tools and technologies.
• Experience working in highly secure environments or classified settings.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and support for the growth of others.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply technical standards and methodologies in creative ways.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams that include software, infrastructure, and security professionals.

Work Environment

This position is based fully onsite in a classified SCIF environment, where all work must be performed within secure facilities. The role supports a program focused on modernizing and containerizing existing infrastructure to improve performance, simplify operations for end users, and support migration to cloud environments. The team operates in a flexible, Agile-oriented setting that embraces rapid change, continuous learning, and close collaboration across disciplines. A 9/80 work