Sr. Linux Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

Healthcare for employees and dependets

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Linux systems engineer with active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance for an on-site role in Laurel, MD.

Responsibilities include deploying and securing Linux environments, supporting IT systems, and maintaining infrastructure across multiple domains. The candidate will optimize performance, handle complex integrations, and participate in capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Requires 20 years of experience as a system engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or 5 additional years of system engineering experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems for performance and reliability.
• Provide support for IT systems implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and related processes.
• Support day-to-day IT operations across client/server/storage/network devices and mobile devices.
• Support the dispatch system and hardware issues through resolution.
• Optimize system operations, resource utilization, and perform capacity planning.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems with servers, applications, and software integration.

Skills

System engineering

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Experience substituted for degree (5 years)

Tools

RedHat Linux

Job description

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: None

Basic Requirements

• 20 years experience as a system engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
  • 5 additional years of experience as a system engineer may be substituted for a degree

Job Description

• Administer, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems to ensure high performance and reliability. Responsible for OS installation, system health and security integrity, network component configuration, and executing continuous system enhancements.
• Provides support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems.
• Manage IT system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems.
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations,monitoringand problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.
• Provide support for the dispatch system and hardware problems and will remain involved in the resolution process.
• Optimizesystem operations and resourceutilizationand perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Analyze and resolve complex problems associated with server hardware,applicationsand software integration.

Required Experience

• RedHat Linux

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position