Senior Principal Linux Systems Engineer- Top Secret clearance required- JBAB, Washington DC

Zachary Piper Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Linux Systems Engineer to support a highly classified program at a top US agency in Washington, D.C. This pivotal role involves leading the integration of Linux systems within a Windows-centric infrastructure, ensuring enterprise-level security and compliance. As a key contributor, you will manage authentication processes, configure new systems, and integrate with critical enterprise tools. If you are a highly motivated professional with a strong background in Linux and system integration, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Holidays

Qualifications

• 17+ years of experience in high-security projects with extensive Linux expertise.
• Strong background in system integration and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of RHEL and Ubuntu systems into Windows environments.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and manage system lifecycles.

Skills

Linux Administration

VMWare Administration

Problem-Solving Skills

Security Clearance Management

System Integration

Education

Bachelor in Computer Engineering

Bachelor in Computer Science

Tools

ACAS

Splunk

SolarWinds

Ansible

Gitlab

Terraform

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Principal Linux Systems Engineer specializing in Linux to support a highly classified program with a top US agency in DC (at JBAB). The Sr Linux Systems Engineer will drive the integration of Linux systems within a Windows-centric infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration of RHEL 7/8 and Ubuntu systems into a Windows Active Directory environment, managing authentication and authorization processes with PKI certificates and Single Sign-On.
• Configure and baseline new Linux systems for customer use, ensuring enterprise-level security and compliance.
• Integrate Linux systems with enterprise tools such as ACAS, Splunk, SolarWinds, and Backup solutions.
• Maintain patches across a diverse Linux environment using automated processes where feasible.
• Ensure compliance with evolving enterprise policies and develop an operating system lifecycle plan incorporating DoD STIGs and other security standards.
• Oversee solutions via a centralized alerting system, certifying log management and centralized forwarding.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technology field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 17+ years of relevant experience supporting complex, high-security projects, including extensive experience with VMWare administration and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu).
• Experience building and engineering systems from the ground up.
• Experience using ACAS, SolarWinds, and Splunk and integrating with Microsoft Active Directory.
• Experience with Ansible, Gitlab, and Terraform.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent (IAT Level 2) required; networking certifications are a plus.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and a recent T5 or T5R within the last 5 years.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, independent professional with strong problem-solving skills.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000/ year (up to $225,000 based on qualifications)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays.

Location: 100% onsite at Joint Base Anacostia-Boling (JBAB), Washington, D.C. with some flexibility to work hybrid as determined by government task leads.