Linux Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 1)

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Security LLC, in support of national security programs, seeks a Linux Systems Engineer to join the SSO-3 Linux Services Team. This entry-level role focuses on administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux across secure environments, deploying and maintaining enterprise Linux infrastructure.

You will work with experienced Linux engineers and cybersecurity professionals to develop automation using Ansible, Bash, and GitLab, perform system patching, security compliance, and

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in Linux administration.
• Enjoys solving technical problems and learning enterprise technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise Linux infrastructure in a highly secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers/workstations.
• Support system patching and lifecycle management using Red Hat Satellite and local repositories.
• Assist with developing and maintaining automation workflows using Ansible, Bash, GitLab, or similar tools.

Skills

Linux administration

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

Bash

GitLab

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

What You Will Do

The Special Security Operations IT & Cyber Group (SSO-3) is seeking a motivated Linux Systems Engineer to join our Linux Services Team. This team supports, deploys, and maintains secure Linux environments across multiple TS/SCI networks, providing mission-critical computing capabilities for national security programs.

In this entry-level role, you will work alongside experienced Linux engineers and cybersecurity professionals to administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems while developing your technical expertise. You will assist with system deployment, maintenance, security compliance, troubleshooting, and automation efforts while gaining experience supporting enterprise Linux infrastructure in a highly secure environment.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in Linux administration, enjoys solving technical problems, and is eager to learn enterprise technologies while contributing to secure, reliable computing environments.

As a member of the Special Security Cyber Operations Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the administration, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and workstations.
• Support system patching and lifecycle management using Red Hat Satellite and local repositories.
• Assist with developing and maintaining automation workflows using Ansible Automation Platform, Bash, GitLab, or similar tools.