Linux System Administrator

Obscurity Labs; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Obscurity Labs in Springfield, VA seeks a Linux Systems Engineer to deploy and integrate applications in a virtualized domain using DevSecOps practices. Responsibilities include technical planning, system validation, and maintaining system integrity.

Ideal candidates will have 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and be well-versed in Linux and automation tools. The position requires an active Top Secret Clearance and is exclusively on-site.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Experience with Linux and automation/DevSecOps tools.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and integrate applications into a virtualized domain using infrastructure as code.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, and validation analyses.
• Maintain system integrity with frequent updates and health monitoring.

Skills

Linux

Automation/DevSecOps tools (Ansible, Jenkins, AccuRev, Gitlab)

Active Directory

Bash/Python scripting

Top Secret Clearance with SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Master's degree in a related discipline

Tools

VMware

NetApp

Jira

Git

Job description

At Obscurity Labs we employ the top talent in the industry, providing our customers & partners with cutting‑edge engineering solutions. We fundamentally believe that a culture rooted in the nurturing and development of talent, is critical to reach your full potential. Join our team of elite engineers and discover how you can make an impact.

As a Linux Systems Engineer and Linux Systems Administrator on a DevSecOps program, you’ll have the opportunity to deploy and integrate new applications into our virtualized domain by using infrastructure as code to build new hosts, deploy via remote management / PCoIP, update permissions and policies to onboard new users and service accounts, troubleshoot defects, and maintain the system’s integrity by applying frequent updates and rigorous health monitoring. This position may also require travel to support hardware deployments at customer sites and on‑call hours to meet system availability requirements in our service level agreement.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Requirements

• Level: Intermediate to Senior
• Education Minimums: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree. Considered career, or journey, level.
• Must be Well‑versed with Linux
• Must have experience with automation/DevSecOps tools (Ansible, Jenkins, AccuRev, Gitlab)
• Must have experience with Active Directory
• Must have experience with Bash &/or Python scripting
• Must have active Top Secret Clearance with SCI
• Must be willing to work full time on‑site

Desired Skills

• Data storage and management solutions experience with tools such as VMware and NetApp
• Security+ Certification
• Experience with Teradici / PCoIP / remote display protocols
• Experience with agile software development and tools (Jira, VersionOne)
• Experience applying DISA STIGs
• Experience with OS patching and COTS installs
• Prior experience working with one or more of the following environments and applications: Red Hat Linux (RHEL), Postgres, AWS, and Apache
• Experience working on a Development team within SAFe or other Agile Release Trains
• Experience with Git
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple teams and job functions; bridging both sustainment and enhancement priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment
• Location: 100% Onsite, Springfield VA

Obscurity Labs is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.