Linux Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

Marathon TS; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon TS seeks a TS/SCI-cleared Linux Systems Engineer to design, administer, automate, and optimize enterprise Linux infrastructure across Nutanix environments. This role combines Linux engineering, Nutanix HCI administration, Ansible automation, and Red Hat tooling.

Responsibilities include provisioning VMs, storage, networking, and clusters; building automation; and ensuring secure, scalable operations across on‑prem and virtualized environments. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux systems administration in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Nutanix virtualization and AHV.
• Proficient in Ansible automation.
• Strong scripting in Bash or Python.
• Experience with Red Hat tooling (Satellite/Capsule) and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise Linux infrastructure on-prem and virtualized.
• Administer Nutanix HCI including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element.
• Provision, configure, and manage VMs, storage, networking, and clusters in Nutanix.
• Develop automation with Ansible and scripting languages.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code for config, patching, and deployment.
• Support Red Hat tools (Satellite, Capsule) and authentication mechanisms.
• Assist dashboards/observability with Grafana and Zabbix.
• Troubleshoot Linux, virtualization, storage, and network issues.
• Document architecture, workflows, and standards; drive automation maturity.

Skills

Linux administration

Ansible automation

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Red Hat (RHEL)

Nutanix HCI

AHV/Prism

Security best practices

Monitoring & observability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Nutanix Prism Central

Nutanix Prism Element

Grafana

Zabbix

Red Hat Satellite

Capsule

OAuth / SSO integration

Job description

Marathon TS is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Linux Systems Engineer to design, administer, automate, and optimize enterprise Linux infrastructure running across Nutanix hyperconverged environments. The role combines Linux engineering, Nutanix HCI administration, Ansible automation, Red Hat tooling, and infrastructure troubleshooting.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in both on-premises and virtualized environments.
• Administer, maintain, and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element, to support enterprise Linux workloads.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to provision, configure, and manage virtual machines, storage, networking, and cluster resources within Nutanix environments.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Standardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
• Administer and support Red Hat ecosystem tools, including Satellite and Capsule.
• Integrate and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, SSO, identity providers).
• Support the development of dashboards and observability solutions using tools such as Grafana and Zabbix.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure for performance, availability, and capacity.
• Troubleshoot complex system, virtualization, storage, networking, and integration issues across distributed environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Document system architecture, processes, automation workflows, and infrastructure standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation maturity, platform modernization, and operational best practices.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments, including experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms such as Nutanix.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Solid understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals (networking, storage, security, and OS internals).
• Strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Ansible.
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling.
• Experience managing Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule, or similar tools).
• Hands-on experience administering Nutanix HCI environments, including AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element, virtual machine lifecycle management, storage, networking, and cluster operations.
• Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Linux virtual machines in Nutanix environments.
• Understanding of virtualization, hypervisor technologies, storage, and networking concepts.
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, virtualization, and performance issues.
• Experience implementing security best practices in Linux environments.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI Polygraph.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience with Nutanix advanced capabilities such as Files, Objects, Flow, Calm, or Disaster Recovery.
• Experience with Nutanix automation using APIs, PowerShell, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Experience with load balancing devices such as HAProxy or F5.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (e.g., OAuth, LDAP, SSO).
• Experience with observability and dashboarding tools such as Grafana and Zabbix.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation.
• Experience with VMware-to-Nutanix migration or hybrid virtualization environments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.