Software / Network Engineer - Linux Expertise - Secret Clearance Required

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Software / Network Engineer - Linux expert to support the 53d TEG Experimental Operations Unit at Creech AFB, NV.

The role centers on developing and sustaining software for CCA flight simulation, including air vehicle and mission autonomy systems, with cross-functional collaboration. You will install, configure, and harden Linux-based systems, manage configurations, automate tasks with Bash/Python, and participate in security audits and performance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Software Engineer.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Proficiency with Linux OS.
• Windows Server administration experience.
• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python).
• 6+ years of experience administering Linux systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment, with demonstrated leadership, customer interface, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall software engineering support to the 53d TEG Experimental Operations Unit (EOU).
• Coordinate with US Government agencies and air vehicle and mission autonomy contract vendors.
• Ensure flight simulation software meets requirements and performs as expected through unit, integration, and system test and experimentation.
• Use software tools to process and analyze collected data to assess simulated aircraft performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues during development, integration, and simulated flight experimentation.
• Gather feedback from pilots and subject matter experts to identify areas for improvement in realism, usability, and training/combat effectiveness.
• Manage software configuration and version control to maintain stability and traceability.
• Generate clear experimentation reports that summarize test results and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of operators, maintainers, engineers, analysts, and other support personnel.
• Install, configure, and maintain servers and workstations.
• Perform system hardening and security audits to ensure compliance with established security policies.
• Be familiar with security scans on SAP networks using tools like ACAS and ClamAV.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python).
• Establish and maintain container engines like Docker and Podman.

Skills

Linux OS

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Security+

Linux administration

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

VMware

KVM

Docker

Podman

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

ACAS

Job description

Overview

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Software / Network Engineer - Linux Expertise to support the 53d Test and Evaluation Group (TEG) Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Creech AFB, NV. The candidate will support initial standup and follow-on experimental operations of the Air Force's first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) unit. Primary responsibility is assisting in the experimentation and sustainment of software for CCA flight simulation including air vehicle and mission autonomy systems and other CCA software projects. The candidate will work with cross-functional teams and should demonstrate problem-solving, adaptability, communication, leadership, and attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall software engineering support to the 53d TEG Experimental Operations Unit (EOU).
• Coordinate with US Government agencies and air vehicle and mission autonomy contract vendors.
• Ensure flight simulation software meets requirements and performs as expected through unit, integration, and system test and experimentation.
• Use software tools to process and analyze collected data to assess simulated aircraft performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues during development, integration, and simulated flight experimentation.
• Gather feedback from pilots and subject matter experts to identify areas for improvement in realism, usability, and training/combat effectiveness.
• Manage software configuration and version control to maintain stability and traceability.
• Generate clear experimentation reports that summarize test results and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of operators, maintainers, engineers, analysts, and other support personnel.
• Install, configure, and maintain servers and workstations.
• Perform system hardening and security audits to ensure compliance with established security policies.
• Be familiar with security scans on SAP networks using tools like ACAS and ClamAV.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python).
• Establish and maintain container engines like Docker and Podman.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Software Engineer.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• Proficiency with Linux OS.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python preferred).
• 6+ years of experience administering Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment, with demonstrated leadership, customer interface, and organizational skills.

Desired Skills/Experience

• 10+ years of recent Software Engineering duties.
• 3+ years in Software Engineering/Development roles in a military environment.
• 3+ years in Developmental/Experimental or Operational Flight Test.
• 5+ years in a classified environment (Secret level or higher).
• Experience with Special Access Programs (SAP) within last 3 years.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM, Docker, Podman).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• RHCSA Certification.
• Linux+ Certification.
• Experience with data formats like: DIS, GRID, JSE, LINK-16.

Educational Requirements

• Master\'s degree and 4+ years\' engineering experience, or Bachelor\'s degree and 6+ years\' engineering experience, or Associate\'s degree and 8+ years\' engineering experience.

Security Clearance

• Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI/SAP clearances required. Current TS/SCI desired.
• All hires contingent on meeting security clearance requirements.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel based on mission requirements.
• Onsite work expected.
• Occasional telework may be available with approval from mission partner.