Linux Server Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) – On-Site Bethesda

Jobvite, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Linux Server Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and support Linux infrastructure across physical and virtual environments on-site at the Intelligence Community Campus in Bethesda. The role emphasizes automation, security hardening, and lifecycle management to ensure scalable, reliable systems for mission-critical capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in

Qualifications

• Experience engineering, deploying, integrating Linux/UNIX server environments.
• Experience with RHEL, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, or Ubuntu.
• Knowledge of system security engineering principles and IA concepts.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and optimize Linux server solutions across physical & virtual infrastructure.
• Design, integrate, test, and implement automation for provisioning, patching, and config management.
• Develop hardening, baselines, and deployment patterns for multiple Linux platforms.
• Support integration with virtualization, storage, networking, monitoring, and apps.
• Perform root cause analysis and propose improvements for resiliency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, admin, and customer teams to meet requirements.

Skills

Linux server engineering

Systems engineering

Security hardening

Automation

Performance analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

4+ years relevant experience

Tools

Ansible

Salt

Puppet

Chef

Red Hat Satellite

Spacewalk

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Linux Server Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and support Linux infrastructure across physical and virtual environments on-site at the Intelligence Community Campus in Bethesda. The role emphasizes automation, security hardening, and lifecycle management to ensure scalable, reliable systems for mission-critical capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong skills in