Linux Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

B/CORE; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life

Stipends

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

BCore is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support enterprise Linux infrastructure in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO. The role requires active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and offers a path for ongoing security-clearance-related responsibilities.

You will work within SAFe/Scrum, helping optimize virtualization, automation, and system reliability across a distributed environment. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain Linux-based infrastructure, manage Nutanix HCI

Qualifications

• Clearance Required: Active TS clearance (with SCI Eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI Poly
• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work/military experience
• 5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments; experience with enterprise virtualization platforms (Nutanix)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in on-premises and virtualized environments
• Administer, maintain, and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) with AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to provision, configure, and manage VMs, storage, networking and cluster resources
• Develop automation using Ansible and scripting (Bash & Python)
• Standardize configuration, patching, and deployment via IaC practices
• Administer and support Red Hat tools (Satellite, Capsule)
• Manage authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth, SSO)
• Support dashboards/observability with Grafana and Zabbix
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimize Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure
• Document architecture, processes, automation, and standards
• Contribute to automation maturity and platform modernization

Skills

Linux admin fundamentals

Ansible

Bash

Python

Red Hat ecosystem (Satellite, Capsule)

Nutanix HCI

Virtualization

Security best practices

Monitoring/Observability

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/engineering or related field

Tools

Nutanix HCI

Grafana

Zabbix

Red Hat Satellite

Red Hat Capsule

Job description

Linux Systems Engineer Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO

Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly

Responsibilities

What you get to do every day: You will support the Geospatial Services & Solutions business area to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to the customer. As part of the GSS Team, the Linux Systems Engineer expertise is needed to support a sophisticated enterprise environment. The Linux Systems Engineer is an active participant in SAFe and Scrum development teams and meetings. The systems engineer will be responsible for supporting the customer’s enterprise environment.

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, and infrastructure standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including automation maturity, platform modernization, and operational best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Qualifications

Clearance Required: Active TS clearance (with SCI Eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI Poly

Education/Experience: * Requires Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience

• 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 practice in Linux environments
• Experience with monitoring and alerting systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

What is ideal?

* 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

Intelligence Community Experience preferred

What you can expect from us

* Recognizing great achievements do not go unnoticed by bcore through service anniversaries, spot awards, and employee referral bonuses

• You’ll join a growing organization of passionate, top-shelf, IT engineering professionals with extensive experience in actively developing the technology revolution in the Intelligence community
• The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $113,000-$139,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
• Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.
• BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.