Senior Linux Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare for you/

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a senior Linux Systems Administrator with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph, responsible for Tier 1/2 support, Linux and VMware systems management, and security patching. The role requires extensive Linux administration, knowledge of VMware tools, and hands-on experience with Ansible.

Telework is not offered and on-site work in Maryland is expected. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree (or 8 years additional IT experience in lieu of a degree) and

Qualifications

• Senior level Linux Systems Administration experience is required.
• Experience with VMWARE, vSphere, VCF (VMware Cloud Foundations).
• Server and Hardware maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of patching and updating Linux distributions for security.
• Renew Linux server certificates and TLS updates.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Support IT systems including day‑to‑day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices.
• Configure and manage Linux and possibly Windows OS, install/patch OS software to maintain security.
• Support system design, mission architecture and associated hardware.
• Patch Linux distributions and manage TLS certificate updates.
• Work with automation tools such as Ansible to streamline updates and patching.
• Update SOPs and maintain knowledge base documentation in Confluence.

Skills

Security+ Cert

Linux Administration

Ansible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

VMware vSphere

VCF (VMware Cloud Foundations)

Linux

Job description

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED

Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• Security+ Cert
• 12 years of experience in the Information Technology field
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 8 additional years of experience in the Information Technology field may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring & problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, etc.
• Configure and manage Linux, and possibly Windows operating systems, installs/loads operating system software and patches to maintain security compliance, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability & performance.
• Support the design of systems, mission architecture, and associated hardware.
• Patching and updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
• Adding / Removing users and setting permissions to meet certain user privileges.
• Working with STIGs and fixing/updating vulnerabilities with STE/STN findings.
• Renew Linux server certificates and applying updates to TLS security versions.
• Working with automation software such as ANSIBLE to streamline updates and patching.
• Updating documentation such as SOPs with problems and solutions for the team’s knowledge base on Confluence.

Required Experience

• Senior level Linux Systems Administration experience is required
• Experience with VMWARE, vSphere, VCF (VMware Cloud Foundations)
• Server and Hardware maintenance
• Knowledge of patching & updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
• Renew Linux server certificates & applying updates to TLS security versions.

Salary: $190,000 - $200,000 annually

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.