Linux Network Engineer

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise in Arlington, VA. The role involves working with contractors, government personnel, and SMEs to design targeting opportunities and cyber strategies.

Onsite with flexible options, the candidate should be self-motivated and capable of independent or small-team work. Required: strong Red Hat, OpenShift, virtualization, scripting (Bash/Python), and automation (Ansible).

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelors and 9+ years or Masters and 7+ years or 13 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Security+ or CISSP certification.
• Recent hands-on experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux and RedHat OpenShift.
• Experience managing, maintaining, and automating RHEL infrastructure.
• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve system performance issues.
• Experience with virtualization/docker technologies (Vmware, KVM, Docker).
• Scripting in Bash and Python; Ansible for automation.
• Networking technologies and troubleshooting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support a mission-critical enterprise environment.
• Work independently or in small teams providing technical solutions.
• Learn new skills and mentor junior team members.
• Perform systems administration, automation, patch management, and security audits.
• Communicate effectively with technical peers and government stakeholders.

Skills

RHEL

OpenShift

Docker

KVM

Vmware

Python

Bash

Ansible

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or 13 years exp. in lieu

Security+ or CISSP

Tools

Vmware

KVM

Docker

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer capable of working with contractors, government personnel, and subject matter experts focusing on creating and recognizing targeting opportunities and strategies in the cyber-realm. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, excel in independent and small-team environments, and demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with minimal supervision. This is an onsite position located in Arlington, VA, with flexible options.

Daily tasks may include:

• Supporting a variety of networks and systems in a mission-critical enterprise environment.
• Operate independently or small-team environments, providing technical solutions through critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
• Proactively seek out opportunities to learn new skills, technologies, and share knowledge with junior team members.
• Takes initiative to find, prioritize, and execute on tasks to include, but not limited to, systems administration, systems automation, security audits, and patch management.
• Professionally communicate with a mixed audience of both junior and senior technical peers, senior leadership, and government officials.

Qualifications

Required Education / Experience:

• Bachelors and 9 years or more experience. Masters and 7 years or more experience. Or 13 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Security+ or CISSP certification.
• Recent, hands on, and in-depth experience working with RedHat Enterprise Linux and RedHat OpenShift.
• Recent, hands on, and in-depth experience managing, maintaining, and automating RHEL infrastructure.
• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve system performance issues.
• Recent, hands on, and in-depth experience utilizing virtualization and containerization technologies such as Vmware, KVM, or Docker.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with scripting language(s) - Bash and Python preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with automation tools - Ansible preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with networking technologies, protocols, and troubleshooting.

Desired Education/Experience:

• Familiar with managing and maintaining development or AI infrastructure.
• Familiar with monitoring and logging tools, platforms, or systems.
• Familiar with modern security standards and best practices such as DISA STIGS or CIS Benchmarks.
• Familiarity with Mac OSX and Apple products.
• Familiarity with Deep Web and Dark Web at the technical level.
• Familiarity with VPN technologies, protocols, and implementations at the technical level.

Desired Certifications:

• RedHat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA),
• CompTIA Linux+.

Clearance/Citizenship Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI.
• Active CI Polygraph preferred.
• Ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.