Red Hat Engineer Chesapeake, VA TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Poly

Snsone; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Snsone is looking for a skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA. The role involves supporting mission-critical systems and requiring a strong background in Linux systems engineering and automation.

Key responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise Linux environments and providing Tier III operational support, while maintaining a strong focus on security compliance in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Minimum of 7 years of Linux systems engineering experience.
• Experience with Linux integration, engineering, and administration.
• Strong experience supporting RHEL environments.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and playbook development.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, deploy, and maintain enterprise Linux environments.
• Support RHEL systems in production and development environments.
• Develop automation solutions using Ansible and scripting.
• Provide Tier III operational support and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to implement technical solutions.

Skills

Linux systems engineering

Automation

Virtualization

Ansible automation

Scripting (Bash, Python, Shell)

RHEL support

Cybersecurity compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

OpenShift

Ceph Cloud Storage

Satellite server administration

Job description

Linux Systems Engineer

Location: Chesapeake, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior Level
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required (CI Polygraph)
Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000

Position Overview

SNS One is seeking a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical environment in Chesapeake, VA. The selected candidate will be responsible for engineering, integrating, deploying, and sustaining enterprise Linux solutions within a secure, cyber-compliant infrastructure.

This role requires a strong background in Linux systems engineering, automation, virtualization, and Tier III support. The ideal candidate will have experience working in Agile environments and developing automated solutions to improve operational efficiency, system administration, and sustainment activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, deploy, and maintain enterprise Linux environments.
• Support Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in production and development environments.
• Develop and implement automation solutions using Ansible, scripting, and configuration management tools.
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks to streamline system administration and deployment activities.
• Perform Linux system integration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities.
• Provide Tier III operational support and root cause analysis for complex technical issues.
• Support virtualization platforms and shared storage technologies.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity-compliant solutions in accordance with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, administrators, installers, and sustainment teams to implement technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and system procedures.
• Communicate technical recommendations, project updates, and solutions to customers and internal teams.
• OpenShift
• Satellite server administration/set up
• Ceph Cloud Storage
• Participate in Agile development and engineering activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Minimum of 7 years of Linux systems engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Experience with Linux integration, engineering, and administration.
• Strong experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and playbook development.
• Experience with Linux scripting, including Bash, Python, or Shell scripting.
• Experience supporting virtualization technologies and shared storage environments.
• Experience with configuration management and infrastructure automation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments.
• Experience with cybersecurity compliance, system hardening, and STIG implementation.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Familiarity with hyper-converged infrastructure solutions.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise Linux environments.

At SNS One, Inc., we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. SNS One, Inc. believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.