Senior Linux Systems Engineer (Onsite) – RHEL & STIGs

General Dynamics - IT; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Full-flex work week

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer for onsite support at our Fort Huachuca facility. The role focuses on reviewing, testing, and deploying patches and updates, while maintaining security baselines in line with STIGs.

You will design system architecture and develop procedures to automate patching, monitoring, and compliance across enterprise Linux environments, ensuring alignment with DoD security standards and DoW STIGs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required; an additional 4 years may be substituted for degree.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Able to obtain IAT Level III certification (reimbursed after start).
• Experience with VMware management/administration; RHEL/Ubuntu; knowledge of STIGs and DISA hardening.
• Strong systems analysis, design, integration, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze and provide Tier III support for patches and updates.
• Test baselines in EOF prior to release to RCCs.
• Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
• Develop Enterprise Technical Procedures for applying patches and security configurations.
• Ensure Linux systems remain compliant with baseline requirements and policy.

Skills

Linux system administration

Security/compliance

Systems analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

VMware

RHEL/Ubuntu

Job description

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Senior Linux System Engineer for onsite support at our Fort Huachuca facility. The role focuses on reviewing, testing, and deploying patches and updates, while maintaining security baselines in line with STIGs.

You will design system architecture and develop procedures to automate patching, monitoring, and compliance across enterprise Linux environments, ensuring alignment with DoD security standards and DoW STIGs.