Linux Systems Engineer - DoD, Automation & Networking

atlas-tech; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Tech is seeking a Linux Sustainment Engineer to support Navy tactical communications systems. You will maintain Linux servers, manage VMs and containers, and develop software in Python while automating tasks with Bash. The role requires DoD clearance and strong scripting, documentation, and CI/CD experience.

The position involves collaboration with a dynamic team, frequent cross-functional work, and an emphasis on security and process improvement in a DoD environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of Linux system administration experience.
• 5 years of software development experience using Python, Java or C#.
• Bash and shell script development experience.
• Experience with DoD security guidelines and STIG compliance.
• Strong documentation and oral communication skills.
• US Citizenship and DoD Secret level clearance.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).

Responsibilities

• Maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers.
• Administer Red Hat virtual machines (KVM) and containers (Docker/Podman).
• Develop software applications in Python (Python preferred; Java or C# may be considered).
• Automate maintenance tasks using Bash scripts.
• Maintain source code in Git repositories.
• Assist in management of network devices, including switches and routers.
• Support ECRs and software installation documentation (ECR).
• Research and resolve software trouble reports impacting application functionality.
• Ensure DoD STIG compliance for IT systems.

Skills

Linux administration

CI/CD tools

Python

Bash

Git/GitLab

Networking basics

Documentation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

BS Degree in relevant technical field

CompTIA Security+

Tools

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes

GitLab Pipelines

Git

Artifactory

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Atlas Tech is seeking a Linux Sustainment Engineer to support Navy tactical communications systems. You will maintain Linux servers, manage VMs and containers, and develop software in Python while automating tasks with Bash. The role requires DoD clearance and strong scripting, documentation, and CI/CD experience.

The position involves collaboration with a dynamic team, frequent cross-functional work, and an emphasis on security and process improvement in a DoD environment.