Linux Systems Engineer (TS/SCI clearance) ONSITE

ALTA IT Services, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is looking for a Linux Systems Engineer (Tier II) to support a government contractor in Herndon, VA. The role involves system planning, installation, and troubleshooting solutions for national security projects. Ideal candidates will bring extensive Unix/Linux administration experience alongside a customer-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Linux/Unix system administration experience.
• Ability to support short-term international travel.
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain technical equipment.
• Supervise troubleshooting of hardware and software issues.
• Design and implement process automation capabilities.

Skills

Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

Systems Administration

Data Analysis

Network Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

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ALTA ITS is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer (Tier ll) to work for a government contractor in the Herndon, VA area. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills to the table and learn new skills.

This position is a part of a US-based operations team backed by expert international developers and application engineers. You will be directly involved in systems planning, installation, commissioning, site surveys, and troubleshooting for custom solutions serving the US national security community and allies. Illuminate provides analytic and cyber solutions enabling critical decisions from vast data sources. We seek a talented, customer-facing professional to provide technical guidance on key projects locally and in the field, working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain various technical equipment, including server components and software, manage virtual servers.
• Supervise & perform troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, running diagnostics, documenting problems, prioritizing resolutions, and assessing risk.
• Assist with the OEM level design and development of internal solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Design, test, and implement process and systems automation capabilities to improve overall operational effectiveness and performance.

Core Qualifications:

• Active or current TS/SCI
• Ability to support short-term international travel.
• 3-5 years of Linux / Unix system administration experience.
• 2+ years of direct experience in either or all systems design & architecture, integration & testing, data analysis, and capability development.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or related field (or relevant experience as substitute).
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and solving problems in complex systems environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of mobile telecom network architectures and related hardware, software, and protocols.
• Experience working directly with development team to resolve software and hardware problems and applying software and hardware patches.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, NAT, routing and switching.
• Experience with analyzing logs, stack traces, debug libraries, software/hardware.
• Possesses an understanding of Python, Bash, SQL databases.
• Create installation guides and as-built documentation.
• Experience with Linux firewall and VPN configuration

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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