Senior Linux Systems Engineer – DoD/IC Ops

EverWatch; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

EverWatch seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team supporting Air Force Intelligence Operations. You will design, implement, and maintain Linux-based solutions across global, multi-infrastructure environments to support real-time mission operations.

You will expand skills into automation, virtualization, cloud, and security, while delivering robust, customer-focused engineering solutions for critical government programs.

Qualifications

• Experience updating, testing, and validating changes to systems.
• Experience with system security hardening and patching for Linux systems and workstations.
• Knowledge of System Administration interdependencies for RHEL 8 and RHEL 9 and administration of Linux-based workstations.
• Knowledge of GitLab and Ansible with experience building and modifying playbooks.
• Knowledge of RHEL subscription manager.
• Knowledge of PKI infrastructure.
• TS/SCI with a polygraph.
• DoD 8570-Compliant IAT Level II or III Certification, such as Security+.

Responsibilities

• Translate real-world needs into technical specifications for Linux-based systems.
• Lead creating Linux-based solutions for multi-infrastructure environments.
• Develop, test, and implement automation, virtualization, and cloud initiatives.
• Ensure real-time Air Force Intelligence Operations support with secure access and monitoring.

Skills

Linux

CentOS

Ansible

Jira

DOD 8570

Networking

System Engineering

Firewalls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, information technology, or engineering

HS Diploma or GED with 12+ years of Linux experience

Tools

GitLab

Ansible

Jira

Job description

EverWatch seeks a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team supporting Air Force Intelligence Operations. You will design, implement, and maintain Linux-based solutions across global, multi-infrastructure environments to support real-time mission operations.

You will expand skills into automation, virtualization, cloud, and security, while delivering robust, customer-focused engineering solutions for critical government programs.