RHEL Systems Engineer (Travelling CONUS/OCONUS)

ITC Federal, Inc; Fair Oaks (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Federal, Inc. is seeking an experienced RHEL Systems Engineer with extensive Linux server experience to support a highly secure, multi-location global CSfC solution. The role requires 75%-100% travel including CONUS and OCONUS sites.

The successful candidate will administer RHEL 8.x+ systems, align with NSA STIG guidelines, and collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team to ensure mission-critical enterprise services are maintained and secure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience.
• 8+ years in a Systems Engineering/Systems Administration role.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (minimum) required and IAT II certs or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 8+ years with RHEL Linux server platforms and supporting services (DNS, DHCP, Satellite, NTP).
• Experience with NSA STIG-based hardening and enterprise Linux security.

Responsibilities

• Administer RHEL 8.x and newer servers hosting enterprise services (DNS, NTP, Satellite, etc.).
• Troubleshoot service integrations (SIEM, Syslog, PKI, Global DNS) with upstream customers.
• Document systems status and support operations; perform tests.
• Collaborate with Software, Test, Network, and Ops teams for testing and compliance.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, or security issues.
• Plan and perform systems updates, maintenance, and DR operations.

Skills

RHEL admin

Systems engineering

Travel readiness

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

DNS (BIND)

Satellite

NTP (Chrony)

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: RHEL Systems Engineer - Travelling

AGENCY SUPPORTED: GSN/SIPRMOD (CACI), supporting a Global CSfC solution across multiple, geographically dispersed locations

LOCATION: CONUS/OCONUS - including Germany, Korea, and Hawaii (75%-100% Travel)

POSITION TYPE: Full-time; Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Local

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Active DoD Secret clearance (minimum) required. Current Active IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.) required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

ITC Federal is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC's mission is to apply earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist this client in achieving its mission. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

Apriva is looking to add an additional dynamic and experienced Systems Engineer to its professional services group supporting GSN/SIPRMOD under CACI. We are looking for an experienced engineer who specializes in RHEL Linux servers and enterprise services within classified networks. This role will be engaged in a multiple-location, geographically dispersed, Global CSfC solution providing innovative solutions and next-generation capabilities for our clients.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer RHEL 8.x and newer servers hosting enterprise services such as DNS (BIND), NTP (Chrony), Satellite, VM backup, DHCP/IPAM, etc.
• Support the troubleshooting of service integrations such as SIEM, Syslogging, PKI, and Global DNS to upstream customers.
• Perform testing and documentation to report systems status and support operations.
• Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team of Software, Test, Network Engineers, and Operations staff for solution-wide testing and compliance requirements.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or security-related issues.
• Plan and perform systems-level updates, maintenance, and disaster recovery operations.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an IT-related discipline, or equivalent related technical experience.
• 8+ years of experience in a Systems Engineering or Systems Administration role.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (minimum).
• Current Active IAT Level II qualifying Cyber Security certification (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 8+ years of strong, in-depth experience implementing RHEL Linux server platforms and supporting services such as DNS, DHCP, CA, Satellite, NTP, etc. (RHEL v8 or newer).
• Experience with server/system hardening in compliance with the NSA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).
• 8+ years of experience implementing, patching, updating, and securing Linux servers within an enterprise environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel 75%-100%, including OCONUS locations such as Germany, Korea, and Hawaii.

DESIRED:

• Current Active professional certifications (Microsoft, Linux, RHEL, AWS, Azure).
• Previous engineering experience with CSfC solutions and Cross-Domain Solutions.
• Working knowledge or experience with systems and security tools such as ACAS (Nessus), BitLocker, hardware & software data protection solutions, IIS, WSUS, SCCM/MECM.
• Knowledge of server automation for deployment, configuration management, and device provisioning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This role requires 75%-100% travel, both CONUS and OCONUS (including Germany, Korea, and Hawaii), supporting a geographically dispersed Global CSfC solution.
• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed for long periods of time throughout the day, and must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• For a large percentage of the work week, the environment will be ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical business office environment, along with work in a typical data center environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law. Apriva ISS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.