Senior Linux Systems Engineer — Hybrid Cloud & Automation

Black Eagle Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a System Administrator II to design and support system architecture in a hybrid cloud environment. You will join a Linux-focused team responsible for Linux instances across networks, performing hands-on admin to ensure stability, performance, and security.

The role emphasizes automation, collaboration with stakeholders, mentoring juniors, and delivering scalable solutions for DoD contexts.

Qualifications

• Ten years of SA experience in programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required; five more years may substitute.
• Strong Linux administration in multi-environment architectures.
• Experience writing automation scripts (Bash, Python, Puppet, Ansible).

Responsibilities

• Design and support system architecture within a hybrid cloud environment.
• Perform hands-on Linux system administration to ensure stability, performance, and security.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automation scripts to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve system issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Linux system administration

Automation scripting

Bash

Python

Puppet/Ansible

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

AWS CLI

boto3

Job description

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a System Administrator II to design and support system architecture in a hybrid cloud environment. You will join a Linux-focused team responsible for Linux instances across networks, performing hands-on admin to ensure stability, performance, and security.

The role emphasizes automation, collaboration with stakeholders, mentoring juniors, and delivering scalable solutions for DoD contexts.