Linux Systems Engineer - Kubernetes, Automation, TS/SCI

Vibrint; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Vibrint seeks a Systems Engineer to support Linux infrastructure across DevOps and live environments, including third‑party partner systems. You will sustain Linux servers and VMs, support Kubernetes, automate tasks with Ansible/Salt, and script with Bash/Python.

Strong security requirements include DISA STIG and STE/STN compliance. Requirements include extensive Linux experience, Kubernetes, automation tooling, and a current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Extensive Linux administration experience supporting physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Solid experience supporting STE/STN requirements and implementing DISA STIG compliance on Linux systems.
• Experience supporting Kubernetes environments.
• Experience using automation tools such as Ansible or Salt.
• Scripting experience with Bash, Python, Perl, or comparable languages.
• Experience administering virtualization platforms such as VMware, Red Hat KVM, or Proxmox.
• Experience with IP networking and firewalls.
• Some experience supporting containerized and cloud environments.
• Ability to collaborate across a combined government and contractor systems administration and engineering team.
• A current IAT Level II certification.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance.
• Education/experience combinations as listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, administer, and sustain Linux physical servers and virtual machines supporting DevOps and live systems.
• Maintain backend services supporting mission users and desktops, including authentication, DNS, shared drives, and home directories.
• Support and troubleshoot Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Automate system configuration and administrative workflows using tools such as Ansible or Salt.
• Develop and maintain scripts using Bash, Python, Perl, or comparable languages.
• Configure and sustain virtualization platforms such as VMware, Red Hat KVM, and Proxmox.
• Apply Linux security configurations and support STE/STN and DISA STIG compliance requirements.
• Troubleshoot IP networking and firewall issues affecting system connectivity and services.
• Support cloud environments and integration with existing infrastructure.
• Review monitoring and mission updates, prioritize Jira tickets, and coordinate issue resolution with government and contractor teammates.

Skills

Linux administration

Kubernetes

Automation

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Networking & Firewalls

IAT Level II

Clearance TS/SCI with polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree + 10 years experience

Master's degree + 8 years experience

High school diploma + 14 years experience

Tools

Ansible

Salt

VMware

Proxmox

Red Hat KVM

Job description

Vibrint seeks a Systems Engineer to support Linux infrastructure across DevOps and live environments, including third‑party partner systems. You will sustain Linux servers and VMs, support Kubernetes, automate tasks with Ansible/Salt, and script with Bash/Python.

Strong security requirements include DISA STIG and STE/STN compliance. Requirements include extensive Linux experience, Kubernetes, automation tooling, and a current TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.