Senior Linux Systems Engineer – Enterprise & Security

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

Fall River (MA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks a Linux System Developer for its Fall River, MA site, focusing on deep Linux internals, kernel operations, and enterprise-scale virtualization. This hands-on role integrates bare-metal hardware with cybersecurity and cloud architectures to support high-availability systems.

The successful candidate will work on-site, joining a fast-paced, collaborative team that values system-level expertise and a passion for Linux.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field.
3+ years in deep systems administration, engineering, or development.
Proven experience configuring and managing enterprise Linux servers and bare-metal installs.
Able to work in an agile environment and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop, customize, and maintain software applications and system images on Linux platforms with deep Linux internals knowledge.
Manage enterprise hyperconverged infrastructure for high availability and performance.
Architect, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale virtualization for bare-metal environments.
Design and maintain network infrastructure including TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and firewalls.
Diagnose and resolve complex software/hardware issues across enterprise systems.
Integrate cybersecurity controls and RMF/DITSCAP-like standards.
Translate complex technical approaches into clear designs for cross-functional teams.