Linux Systems Engineer

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is hiring a Linux Systems Engineer to design and maintain secure research infrastructure supporting a Maryland-based program. The role focuses on Linux system administration and delivery of IT and telecommunications systems, requiring hands-on experience. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience and possess a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. This full-time position requires on-site work in College Park, MD.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience in Linux system administration in operational environments.
• US Citizenship with active/current TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enhance complex research infrastructure for security posture.
• Perform system administration for Linux and Windows.
• Troubleshoot networking and TCP/IP issues.

Skills

Linux system administration

Network troubleshooting

Communication skills

IT and telecommunications support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

GOTS/COTS solutions

AWS

OpenStack

Job description

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 1+ years and a Masters, or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline. 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree, for a total of 7 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting Linux system administration in operational environments
• Demonstrated work delivery experience supporting IT and telecommunications
• Experience installing/configuring IT/network hardware and software
• Strong communication/ and collaboration skills supporting integrated teams (Peraton, customer, subcontractors)
• Ability to document configurations and procedures clearly
• US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement for this position

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex network issues such as IPSec, VXLAN, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS
• Experience with VDI and thin client architectures and operations
• Experience administering security tooling such as enterprise antivirus/EDR, malware detection, IDS, and audit/logging solutions
• Familiarity with open-source security/network tools (e.g., Snort)
• Experience with cloud and data platforms such as OpenStack, Hadoop, and/or Cloudera
• Working knowledge of AWS platforms/services and common deployment patterns
• Familiarity with modern network operations and capability delivery processes

Peraton Labs is seeking a poly cleared Linux Systems Engineer to help design, implement, and sustain secure, mission-focused research infrastructure supporting a Maryland-based research program. This role is hands-on and operations-oriented, with primary responsibilities in Linux system administration and delivery of IT/telecommunications systems in both classified and unclassified environments.

This position requires full-time on-site work at a customer site near College Park, MD.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Implement, maintain, and enhance complex research infrastructure and its security posture across classified/unclassified spaces
• Perform Linux and Windows system administration for workstations and servers
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions
• Support and administer virtualization platforms, compute/storage, and remote access solutions
• Configure and troubleshoot networking and TCP/IP (switching/routing basics, port activation, patching/cabling)
• Build, maintain, and update gold images for Linux and Windows systems; apply baseline configurations and hardening best practices
• Execute routine patching and system/tool updates, and assist with audit/readiness tasks
• Support security administration activities such as endpoint protection, malware detection, intrusion detection, and logging/auditing solutions
• Physically set up, cable, label, and power systems; implement required physical controls in secure spaces
• Execute approved procedures for sanitizing and releasing system components/media
• Maintain working knowledge of security policies, technical safeguards, and operational security measures