Linux Systems Engineer

SAIC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to work with contractors and government personnel in Arlington, VA. The role emphasizes independent and small-team work, troubleshooting, and minimizing supervision while identifying and implementing targeting opportunities in the cyber realm.

Daily tasks include supporting mission-critical networks, systems administration, automation, security audits, patch management, and knowledge sharing with junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years experience, or Master’s with 7+ years, or 13 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Security+ or CISSP certification.
• Hands-on RedHat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift experience.
• Experience managing, maintaining, and automating RHEL infrastructure.
• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve system performance issues.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (Vmware, KVM, Docker).
• Scripting: Bash and Python.
• Automation: Ansible.
• Networking technologies and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support networks and systems in a mission-critical enterprise environment.
• Operate independently or in small teams to provide technical solutions through critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Proactively learn new skills and share knowledge with junior team members.
• Prioritize and execute tasks including systems administration, automation, security audits, and patch management.
• Communicate effectively with junior staff, senior technical peers, and government officials.

Skills

RedHat Linux

OpenShift

Scripting (Bash)

Python

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

13+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Vmware

KVM

Docker

Automation tools (Ansible)

Job description

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.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability