Senior Linux Systems Engineer – TS/SCI

Cornerstone Defense LLC

Annapolis (MD)

On-site

USD 190,000 - 210,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision
Generous PTO
401(k)
HSA/FSA options
Life & Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Program
Leads Generation Program

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC seeks a Senior Linux System Administrator/System Engineer to support a high-visibility, mission-critical Linux environment across secure facilities. The role emphasizes CentOS/RHEL administration, middleware sustainment (JBoss/WildFly), virtualization, automation, and strict security compliance.

Independent work ethic and adaptability are essential. Required 10+ years in Linux system administration or systems engineering, with hands-on experience in virtualization and

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Linux System Administration experience in mission environments.
  • Extensive hands-on CentOS/RHEL administration with JBoss/WildFly.
  • VMware VM creation, configuration, and operations.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification required.
  • Strong scripting and automation experience.
  • Storage and networking fundamentals for secure systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert Linux system administration and engineering in mission-critical environments.
  • Sustainment and integration of JBoss/WildFly middleware and virtualization.
  • Collaborate across mission teams to maintain system reliability and compliance.
  • Implement security hardening and incident response readiness.

Skills

Linux System Admin
JBoss/WildFly
Scripting (Shell/Python)
Automation (Ansible)
Security & hardening
Networking basics
LDAP/Kerberos
Oracle DBA
Independent work

Tools

VMware
JBoss/WildFly

Job description

Cornerstone Defense LLC seeks a Senior Linux System Administrator/System Engineer to support a high-visibility, mission-critical Linux environment across secure facilities. The role emphasizes CentOS/RHEL administration, middleware sustainment (JBoss/WildFly), virtualization, automation, and strict security compliance.

Independent work ethic and adaptability are essential. Required 10+ years in Linux system administration or systems engineering, with hands-on experience in virtualization and

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