Senior Linux Systems Engineer — Onsite Arlington, VA (TS/SCI)

Saic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Linux Systems Engineer in Arlington, VA for an onsite role focusing on targeting strategies in the cyber realm. You will work with government personnel and contractors, excelling in independent or small-team environments.

The position emphasizes system administration, automation, security audits, and patch management, with collaboration across junior staff and leadership. A TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 9+ years of related experience, or 13 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Security+ or CISSP certification.
• Hands-on experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux and RedHat OpenShift.
• Experience managing and automating RHEL infrastructure.
• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve system performance issues.
• Experience with virtualization/containers: VMware, KVM, Docker.
• Scripting in Bash and Python; automation with Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse networks and systems in a mission-critical environment.
• Operate independently or in small teams to provide technical solutions.
• Proactively learn new skills and share knowledge with junior staff.
• Prioritize and execute tasks including system administration, automation, security audits, and patching.
• Communicate professionally with technical peers, leadership, and government officials.

Skills

Linux

OpenShift

RHEL

Python

Bash

Ansible

Docker

Networking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9+ years experience

Master's degree + 7+ years experience

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

VMware

KVM

Docker

OpenShift

Ansible

Job description

SAIC seeks a Linux Systems Engineer in Arlington, VA for an onsite role focusing on targeting strategies in the cyber realm. You will work with government personnel and contractors, excelling in independent or small-team environments.

The position emphasizes system administration, automation, security audits, and patch management, with collaboration across junior staff and leadership. A TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are preferred.