Senior Linux Systems Engineer — Self-Hosted Open Source

Quantum Leap Research; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401(k) company match

Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year

100% insurance premium subsidy for employees

Job summary

A leading technology services firm in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal services. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, strong knowledge of Linux internals, and experience with automation using Ansible. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a 401(k) match, educational assistance, and full insurance coverage for employees. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to work full-time on-site.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or similar role.
• Excellent understanding of security principles and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux internals, kernel management, and troubleshooting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems and servers.
• Automate system administration tasks using scripting languages.
• Monitor existing Linux-based system health and troubleshoot performance issues.

Skills

Linux Systems Engineer

Security principles understanding

Problem-solving skills

Scripting languages (Bash, Python)

Knowledge of FreeBSD

Familiarity with DevOps practices

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Apache

NGINX

Job description

A leading technology services firm in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to design, build, and maintain internal services. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, strong knowledge of Linux internals, and experience with automation using Ansible. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a 401(k) match, educational assistance, and full insurance coverage for employees. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to work full-time on-site.