Mission-Critical Linux Systems Engineer - Onsite

Actalent; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent in Liverpool, NY is seeking a Linux-focused Systems Engineer for a DoD client. The role is fully onsite with a 4/10 schedule and focuses on Linux integration, testing, and hardening for mission-critical programs.

You will administer RHEL 8/9, manage packages, contribute to cybersecurity compliance, perform vulnerability assessments, and review static code analysis like Fortify while collaborating across engineering, cybersecurity, and test teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (I&T), Linux Administration, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8 and/or RHEL 9.
• Proficiency in operating system administration, configuration, and hardening for Linux environments.
• Experience with Linux package management on RHEL-based systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support integration and test activities for mission-critical systems with a strong emphasis on Linux-based environments.
• Perform operating system administration, configuration, and hardening on RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 platforms.
• Manage Linux packages, including installation, updates, and maintenance using RHEL package management tools.
• Contribute to cybersecurity compliance efforts, including implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) when applicable.
• Assist with vulnerability assessment activities by using or interpreting results from cybersecurity scanning tools.
• Review and interpret static code analysis reports, such as Fortify findings, to support software quality and security improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams involved in integration, testing, and software development to resolve system issues and improve system performance.
• Work independently on assigned tasks, managing priorities and delivering high-quality results within established schedules.
• Support radar-related systems and integration activities when required, leveraging any prior radar experience.
• Maintain eligibility to work on programs requiring a Secret Security Clearance and follow all security policies and procedures.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Linux Administration

RHEL 8/9

OS hardening

Cybersecurity compliance

Secret clearance

Tools

Fortify

Cybersecurity scanning tools

RHEL package management tools

Job description

Actalent in Liverpool, NY is seeking a Linux-focused Systems Engineer for a DoD client. The role is fully onsite with a 4/10 schedule and focuses on Linux integration, testing, and hardening for mission-critical programs.

You will administer RHEL 8/9, manage packages, contribute to cybersecurity compliance, perform vulnerability assessments, and review static code analysis like Fortify while collaborating across engineering, cybersecurity, and test teams.