Senior Linux Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

General Dynamics IT; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer in Tampa, FL to support USCENTCOM's enterprise Linux infrastructure. You will configure, deploy, and maintain Linux server environments across physical and virtual platforms, ensuring security compliance and high availability.

You will administer RedHat and CentOS systems, implement patches, manage services (Apache, Nginx, DNS, LDAP), and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience administering RedHat and CentOS Linux systems in enterprise environments.
• DoW 8140 or DoW 8570 certification required.
• US citizenship required.
• Security clearance TS/SCI required.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy, and maintain Linux server environments (physical and virtual).
• Administer RedHat and CentOS Linux systems, ensuring stability, performance, and security compliance.
• Configure and manage Linux services such as Apache, Nginx, DNS, DHCP, LDAP.
• Monitor system performance and availability, proactively resolving issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues.
• Implement patches, updates, and security hardening per DoD and organizational policies.
• Manage SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle for Linux services.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, storage, and security teams.
• Participate in system upgrades and migrations.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and SOPs.
• Produce reports on performance and trends for leadership.
• Provide mentorship to junior administrators.
• Support enterprise initiatives to modernize infrastructure.

Skills

CentOS

Linux

Linux Server

Job description

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer in Tampa, FL to support USCENTCOM's enterprise Linux infrastructure. You will configure, deploy, and maintain Linux server environments across physical and virtual platforms, ensuring security compliance and high availability.

You will administer RedHat and CentOS systems, implement patches, manage services (Apache, Nginx, DNS, LDAP), and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements.