Senior Linux Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Soliel, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); Remote; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical, dental, and vision

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Soliel, LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and secure Linux-based platforms in a high-security DoD environment. You will implement automation, manage cryptography and secure communications, and work across teams to ensure reliable, compliant systems.

The role requires deep Linux administration expertise, scripting skills, and experience with configuration management tools like Ansible and Red Hat Satellite. Remote work options are available from Fort Meade, MD area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Secret Clearance required; DoD/federal exposure preferred.
• Eight+ years of engineering experience with Linux systems.
• RHSA certification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong scripting in Bash and Python/Perl.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and harden Red Hat Linux systems in enterprise/production environments.
• Design and implement automation with Ansible and Red Hat Satellite for provisioning and config management.
• Develop scripts in Bash and Python/Perl to boost operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex system/app issues across Linux and Java stacks.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and development teams for secure designs.
• Support cryptographic services and TLS/HSM integrations.
• Document configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Linux administration

Bash/Python scripting

Ansible automation

RH Satellite

RHSA cert

Secret clearance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer

Soliel LLC is an innovative, growing engineering company specializing in providing Cybersecurity, Agile Software Development, Data Management and Analysis, Cloud Engineering and Services, DevSecOps, and Systems Engineering services to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Over the years, Soliel’s team of technical experts has consistently delivered outstanding innovative solutions and services that meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.

LOCATION: Fort Meade, MD / Remote

START DATE: ASAP

CLEARANCE: Must hold an Active Secret Clearance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

Soliel is seeking to hire a Senior Systems Engineer. This position will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and supporting complex Linux-based systems in a highly available, security-sensitive environment. This role requires deep expertise in Linux systems administration and automation, with an emphasis on cryptography, secure communications, and infrastructure reliability. The engineer will work across system, application, and security domains to ensure stable, performant, and compliant platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, maintain, and harden Red Hat Linux systems in enterprise and production environments.
• Design and implement automation using Ansible and Red Hat Satellite to support system provisioning, configuration management, and lifecycle operations.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools using Bash and Perl or Python to support operational efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system, application, and performance issues across the Linux and Java stack.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and development teams to ensure secure system and application designs.
• Support cryptographic services and secure communications infrastructure, including TLS and HSM integrations.
• Document system configurations, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Secret Clearance
• Eight (8) or more years of engineering experience
• Strong Red Hat Linux systems administration experience
• RHSA certification or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Strong scripting experience using Bash and Perl or Python
• Strong experience with configuration management and automation tools, Ansible and Red Hat Satellite
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex system and application issues across multiple layers of the stack.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for documentation and collaboration.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience working with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
• LDAP experience, specifically non-Active Directory LDAP implementations
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB database platforms
• Cryptographic engineering experience, including:
• Secure key management
• Cryptographic protocol implementation or integration

COMPENSATION

• Salary: $150,000-160,000+/year (flexible based on experience)
• Major medical, dental, and vision
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Time Off (PTO) EEO/ AA/ NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Soliel, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/ Aff