Senior Linux Systems Engineer - Automation & Security

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Moorestown, NJ is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer and Linux administrator to deploy, manage, and secure a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment in a defense-focused setting. You will handle configuration management, automation, and operational support for mission-critical systems.

Requiring 5+ years of related experience, US citizenship, ability to obtain a SECRET clearance, and strong scripting (Python/Ansible/Bash).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years related professional experience, incl. Linux deployment/administration (Red Hat preferred).
• Experience in systems engineering: tactical envs, network ops, user accounts, security OS patching/auditing.
• Scripting/automation experience (Python, Ansible, Bash).
• Configuration/change management with Git, ClearCase, ClearQuest.
• CompTIA Security+ or ability to obtain; U.S. citizenship; ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Hardware and software installation/de-installation (COTS and custom software).
• Configuration management, build automation and release engineering.
• Fault detection and fault isolation.
• Volume backups, system monitoring and cleanup.
• User support and knowledge of internal/external network interfaces.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or STEM

Tools

Git

ClearCase

ClearQuest

Ansible

Python

Bash

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Moorestown, NJ is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer and Linux administrator to deploy, manage, and secure a Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment in a defense-focused setting. You will handle configuration management, automation, and operational support for mission-critical systems.

Requiring 5+ years of related experience, US citizenship, ability to obtain a SECRET clearance, and strong scripting (Python/Ansible/Bash).