Principal Linux/Unix Systems Engineer – TS/SCI Onsite

The Britton Group; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Britton Group seeks a Principal Systems Engineer (Unix/Linux) to design, deploy, test, and patch a robust Linux infrastructure with a focus on security and interoperability. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and onsite work in Pocatello, ID.

You will engineer Red Hat and Oracle Linux environments, manage hardware and virtual machines, implement DISA STIGS, and deliver 3rd-level Linux support while writing automation scripts to improve efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• Six years of experience required; RHCSA with seven years if no certification.
• Unix/Linux system engineering focus on Red Hat Linux and Oracle Linux.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, implement, and maintain Unix/Linux infrastructure.
• Maintain security baselines including DISA STIGS and security controls.
• Configure and manage servers, web servers, and databases.
• Provide 3rd level support for Linux environments.
• Develop scripts to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Monitor performance and recover from failures; manage backups and redundancy.
• Coordinate with Windows infrastructure for integration and authentication.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Red Hat Linux

Oracle Linux

System administration

Scripting

Security hardening

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Satellite Server

Job description

The Britton Group seeks a Principal Systems Engineer (Unix/Linux) to design, deploy, test, and patch a robust Linux infrastructure with a focus on security and interoperability. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and onsite work in Pocatello, ID.

You will engineer Red Hat and Oracle Linux environments, manage hardware and virtual machines, implement DISA STIGS, and deliver 3rd-level Linux support while writing automation scripts to improve efficiency and reliability.