Senior Systems Engineer — Linux, Networking & Security (Remote)

Veilant; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401k match up to 10%

Health insurance

Learning & Development

Coaching services

Tech stipend

Free snacks

Job summary

Veilant is seeking a Systems Engineer to build, deploy, secure, and maintain mission-focused infrastructure. You will work alongside other engineers across Linux, networking, virtualization, cloud, security, and automation to harden systems and improve monitoring.

You will join teammates who value practical problem solving, documentation, and collaborative ownership. Expect flexible remote work options and opportunities to contribute to high-impact projects in a security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant systems or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Strong Linux administration skills, including command line troubleshooting.
• Basic networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, IP addressing, and common connectivity troubleshooting.
• Ability to investigate common systems issues, narrow down likely causes, and recognize when to involve another engineer.
• Ability to manage assigned work, follow through on commitments, and keep teammates informed.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including practical technical documentation.
• Collaborative approach to working with other experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and administer Linux systems, primarily Debian and Ubuntu, using established standards; support Windows footprint.
• Support VMware environments alongside virtualization engineers.
• Support cloud infrastructure and services with relevant engineers.
• Investigate connectivity issues and assist Network Engineering with switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Assist Network Engineering and Security Operations with secure connectivity changes and investigations.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Network Engineering, and Security Operations to harden systems and automate repetitive tasks.
• Create diagrams, build notes, troubleshooting guides, and system documentation.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and risks clearly to keep work moving.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking knowledge

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Collaboration

Tools

AWS

GCP

Ansible

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware ESXi

Job description

Veilant is seeking a Systems Engineer to build, deploy, secure, and maintain mission-focused infrastructure. You will work alongside other engineers across Linux, networking, virtualization, cloud, security, and automation to harden systems and improve monitoring.

You will join teammates who value practical problem solving, documentation, and collaborative ownership. Expect flexible remote work options and opportunities to contribute to high-impact projects in a security-conscious environment.