Senior Linux Systems Engineer – VMware & VDI

RCT-Systems; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k vesting

PTO & flexible schedules

$500 annual technology allowance

Job summary

RCT Systems in Chantilly, VA is seeking a senior Linux/infrastructure engineer to support a classified mission environment. The role concentrates on Linux engineering, virtualization, security compliance, and automation across on-prem and cloud data centers.

You will provide Tier 2–4 support, manage VMware vCenter/NSX-T, and maintain AD/DNS/DFS/DHCP while adhering to DISA STIGs. The role spans data centers and AWS, with strong emphasis on documentation and cross-team projects.

Qualifications

• Linux engineering and operations in a classified environment.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience with VMware vCenter and NSX-T.
• Active Directory, DNS, DFS, and DHCP administration.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and support Linux servers/workstations (Debian).
• Provide Tier 2–4 troubleshooting and incident resolution.
• Manage VMware vCenter and NSX-T virtualization infrastructure.
• Support Active Directory, DNS, DFS, and DHCP.
• Maintain systems per DISA STIGs and security requirements.
• Operate across data centers and AWS environments.
• Monitor performance and maintain inventories.
• Handle data-center tasks: hardware, cabling, decommissioning.
• Support virtual servers, desktops, Horizon VDI, and automation.
• Coordinate projects, risks, and schedules.
• Create and present technical documentation for review boards.
• Use ServiceNow for requirements and incident management.

Skills

Linux engineering

TS/SCI with Polygraph

VMware vCenter + NSX-T

Active Directory / DNS / DFS / DHCP

DISA STIGs

Infrastructure operations & maint.

Splunk

Check_MK

McAfee ePO

BitLocker

ServiceNow

Tier 2–4 support

Engineering/project coordination

Tools

VMware Horizon

AWS

Windows AD Tools

Job description

RCT Systems in Chantilly, VA is seeking a senior Linux/infrastructure engineer to support a classified mission environment. The role concentrates on Linux engineering, virtualization, security compliance, and automation across on-prem and cloud data centers.

You will provide Tier 2–4 support, manage VMware vCenter/NSX-T, and maintain AD/DNS/DFS/DHCP while adhering to DISA STIGs. The role spans data centers and AWS, with strong emphasis on documentation and cross-team projects.