Senior Linux Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Soliel, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; 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, implement, secure, and support Linux-based systems in a secure environment. The role emphasizes cryptography, secure communications, and reliability across Linux, Java, and related stacks.

Responsibilities include hardening Red Hat Linux, building automation with Ansible and Red Hat Satellite, scripting in Bash/Perl/Python, and collaborating with security and development teams to maintain compliant platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong Red Hat Linux systems administration experience.
• RHSA certification or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Scripting experience: Bash and Perl or Python.
• Experience with Ansible and Red Hat Satellite for automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex system and application issues.

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 provisioning, configuration management, and lifecycle operations.
• Develop and maintain scripts using Bash and Perl or Python for operational efficiency.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system and application issues across the Linux and Java stack.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and development teams to ensure secure designs.
• Support cryptographic services and secure communications infrastructure, including TLS and HSM integrations.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Secret Clearance

Linux administration

Automation scripting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Red Hat Satellite

Bash

Perl

Python

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer ABOUT US

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

Senior Systems Engineer ABOUT US

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)
• EEO/ AA/ NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Soliel, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/  Affirmative Action/ Non-Discriminatory Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veterans. To learn more, please visit www.solielcom.com