Security-Cleared Linux Engineer — Onsite in Chantilly

ardentprinciples; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Industry-leading benefits package

Job summary

ardentprinciples seeks a Linux Engineer to lead engineering and enterprise‑level support across complex Linux, VMware, and Windows environments in Chantilly, VA. You will provide deep Tier 2–Tier 4 expertise, drive resolution for critical systems, and guide efforts to keep infrastructure secure and mission‑ready.

You will configure VMware vCenter and NSX‑T, operate Active Directory, DNS, DFS, and DHCP, and maintain DISA STIG compliance to uphold a hardened security posture.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA.
• Experience with VMware vCenter and NSX-T in enterprise environments.
• Experience maintaining DISA STIG compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and enterprise support across Linux, VMware, and Windows.
• Provide Tier 2–Tier 4 technical expertise and resolve critical issues.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI with FSP

Linux systems

Team leadership

Tools

VMware vCenter

NSX-T

Active Directory

DNS

DFS

DHCP

Job description

ardentprinciples seeks a Linux Engineer to lead engineering and enterprise‑level support across complex Linux, VMware, and Windows environments in Chantilly, VA. You will provide deep Tier 2–Tier 4 expertise, drive resolution for critical systems, and guide efforts to keep infrastructure secure and mission‑ready.

You will configure VMware vCenter and NSX‑T, operate Active Directory, DNS, DFS, and DHCP, and maintain DISA STIG compliance to uphold a hardened security posture.