Sr. Linux Engineer

SBC Innovations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SBC Innovations is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to design, deploy, and secure enterprise Linux infrastructure in a large federal environment. You will manage on‑prem and cloud deployments, automate operational tasks, and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

The role requires 8–10+ years of Linux engineering experience, strong scripting skills (Bash/Python), and hands‑on expertise with Ansible and IaC. U.S.

Qualifications

• Enterprise Linux server engineering and administration.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise Linux servers across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Provide Tier 3 engineering support, including advanced troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and system optimization.
• Implement secure Linux configurations aligned with federal cybersecurity standards.
• Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, including patching, kernel management, and performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, and related technologies.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible, Terraform, or comparable tools.
• Assist with migration, deployment, and administration of Linux workloads in government cloud environments.
• Perform vulnerability remediation, security compliance assessments, and configuration management.
• Develop system health reports, architecture documentation, and operational procedures.

Skills

Linux engineering

Bash scripting

Python automation

Ansible

Terraform

VMware

Containers

Cloud platforms

Security hardening

FISMA/NIST/DISA compliance

Documentation

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

VMware

AWS GovCloud

Azure Government

Kubernetes

Job description

Join SBC Innovations and contribute to cutting-edge systems integration in a dynamic federal enterprise environment. Please help us maintain and enhance our enterprise-level IT systems, ensuring security, efficiency, and optimal performance across our extensive network of devices.

At SBC Innovations, we are dedicated to finding and hiring talented individuals with the right attitude, tenacity, and motivation. We truly believe in the value you bring to our organization.

Position Overview:

SBC Innovations is seeking an experienced Senior Linux Engineer to provide expert-level engineering, administration, modernization, and operational support for enterprise Linux infrastructure within a large‑scale federal government environment.

The position focuses on designing, deploying, securing, and maintaining Linux‑based systems supporting mission‑critical applications. The Senior Linux Engineer will strengthen enterprise infrastructure through proactive engineering, security hardening, lifecycle management, automation, and cloud modernization while ensuring system reliability, performance, and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.

Must be U.S. Citizen
Must meet DOJ residency requirements
Work Location: Washington, DC or Columbia, SC
Must be able to obtain up to a Secret security clearance

The primary scope of duties include:

• Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise Linux servers across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Provide Tier 3 engineering support, including advanced troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and system optimization.
• Implement secure Linux configurations aligned with federal cybersecurity standards.
• Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems, including patching, kernel management, and performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, and related technologies.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible, Terraform, or comparable tools.
• Support enterprise applications, web services, databases, and middleware hosted on Linux platforms.
• Assist with migration, deployment, and administration of Linux workloads in government cloud environments.
• Perform vulnerability remediation, security compliance assessments, and configuration management.
• Develop system health reports, architecture documentation, and operational procedures.
• 8–10+ years of Linux engineering experience in enterprise or federal environments.
• Strong proficiency with Bash scripting and at least one modern scripting or programming language, preferably Python.
• Hands‑on experience with Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, including VMware, containers, and cloud computing.
• Experience supporting federal security compliance frameworks, including FISMA, NIST 800‑53, and DISA STIGs.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and optimizing enterprise Linux infrastructure.

Security Requirements:

Must be able to obtain up to a Secret security clearance.

Candidates must be United States Citizens and meet applicable DOJ residency, background investigation, and security suitability requirements.

Scope of Work and Requirements:

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise Linux server environments, with emphasis on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Engineer secure and scalable Linux infrastructure across physical, virtualized, and cloud‑hosted environments.
• Establish and maintain secure operating system baselines consistent with federal cybersecurity standards.
• Perform operating system patching, kernel dependency management, security updates, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Monitor and optimize system availability, resource utilization, and overall infrastructure performance.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and incident resolution for Linux systems.
• Support enterprise application hosting, web services, databases, and middleware operating on Linux platforms.
• Develop Bash and Python scripts to automate administrative processes, system configuration, and operational workflows.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Ansible, Terraform, and comparable automation technologies.
• Support Linux workload migration, deployment, and administration within AWS GovCloud and Azure Government environments.
• Perform vulnerability remediation and support security compliance activities under FISMA, NIST 800‑53, and DISA STIG requirements.
• Maintain system configuration baselines, architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and change management records.
• Produce system health and performance reports, patching summaries, security compliance documentation, and incident reports.
• Develop migration plans, automation documentation, and operational procedures supporting infrastructure modernization.

Skill Sets Anticipated:

• Enterprise Linux server engineering and administration
• Linux operating system security hardening
• Bash scripting and Python automation
• Ansible configuration management and automation
• Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code
• VMware virtualization technologies
• Container technologies and cloud computing
• AWS GovCloud and Azure Government
• Linux kernel management and performance tuning
• Enterprise application hosting, web services, databases, and middleware
• System monitoring, performance analysis, and troubleshooting
• Security patching and vulnerability remediation
• FISMA, NIST 800‑53, and DISA STIG compliance
• Enterprise architecture documentation and configuration management
• Change management, incident reporting, and operational documentation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines
• Close attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
• Strong technical documentation and troubleshooting capabilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within enterprise engineering teams
• Ability to design secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure solutions

Who You Are:

You are energized when faced with complex technical challenges and diligently work to identify creative solutions that address these issues effectively. You possess the ability to perform high‑quality work, both independently and as part of a team, in a fast‑moving and dynamic environment. You have a strong ability to plan and prioritize tasks, enabling you to consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.

You bring advanced expertise in Linux engineering, infrastructure automation, enterprise security, and cloud technologies, with a commitment to delivering secure, stable, and highly available systems.

*Salary is Negotiable

Job Type:

Full‑Time W2 or 1099/C2C

Medical Benefits & 401(k) are available for W2 full‑time employees.

Clearance Level

Must be able to obtain up to a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• Must be U.S. Citizen
• Work Location: 175 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20530 or 1600 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC
• Must meet applicable federal background investigation and security suitability requirements
• Must be able to obtain the required Secret security clearance