Linux Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services company seeks a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer to design, build, and maintain its internal services. The role requires extensive experience in Linux-based solutions and offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

5% 401(k) company match

100% premium subsidy for employees

3 weeks vacation

2 weeks sick leave

11 holidays

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience or 10+ years in relevant field.
• Able to obtain security clearance, U.S. citizenship required.
• Must work on-site in Leesburg, VA, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for hardware and software purchases.
• Provide operation & maintenance for Linux services.
• Manage user input and suggest improvements.

Skills

Linux Systems

Configuration Management

Virtualization

Containerization

Scripting

Education

B.S. in relevant field

Tools

Apache

NGINX

Zabbix

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

LINUX SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s pacing threats in an of Strategic (Great Power) Competition. We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success.

We are looking for a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer to help design, build and maintain our internal services. A successful candidate will have experience self-hosting and building services from open-source tools.

Requirements

• B.S. in relevant field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) with 8+ years’ experience, or 10+ years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to work out of the Leesburg office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Make objective and technically sound recommendations for potential future hardware and software purchases
• Provide O&M on existing Linux based services
• Provide tier 2/3 technical support
• Manage user input and make suggestions for service improvements

Required Skills

• Experience installing software and patches on self-hosted Linux-based computers
• Experience with configuration management software
• Experience with virtualization and containerization
• Highly familiar with both Linux and Mac systems (Linux servers, Mac laptops)

Desired Skills

• Administration and performance tuning of open-source software (e.g. Apache, NGINX, squid, OpenSearch, Nextcloud, Zabbix, AWX, etc.)
• Experience with monitoring systems (Zabbix, Nagios, or similar OpenSource solutions)
• Ability to write scripts as needed (e.g., shell scripts, Python, Perl, PHP, etc.)
• Understanding of PKI, CA's, SMIME, etc.
• Experience deploying / maintaining common business services
  • e-mail (Postfix / Dovecot / etc.)
  • Calendars (CalDav)
  • Chat
  • Password safes
  • Proxy servers
  • VTC
  • File share
  • Wiki

We seek the best-and-brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation. Company-sponsored benefits include: 5% 401(k) company match (4% safe harbor, 1% discretionary); 100% premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents); Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and coverage; 3 weeks vacation; 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays.

Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company DescriptionQuantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.Company DescriptionQuantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.