System Engineer - Linux & Containerization

Vibrint; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Vibrint seeks a Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain Linux-based systems and containerized environments in Texas. You will work across Linux, virtualization, networking, storage, automation, and modern infrastructure technologies to deliver reliable mission capabilities.

Active TS/SCI with polygraph and US citizenship are required. You will collaborate with software, systems, network, cybersecurity, and mission teams to support mission-critical systems in lab and operational

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with Linux-based systems and infrastructure.
• Containerization in development, lab, test, or operations environments.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux systems.
• Support containerized applications and environments (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Collaborate across software, systems, network, cybersecurity, and mission teams.
• Create and maintain system architecture, deployment, and operational docs.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking concepts

Scripting

Automation

Collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

VMware

KVM

Proxmox

Nutanix

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Vibrint transforms national security missions through advanced technology, data, and responsible intelligence solutions. Our teams design, secure, and sustain critical capabilities that enable faster, more informed mission decisions across some of the nation's most complex operational environments. By joining this prime contract in Texas, you'll help engineer, integrate, and sustain the secure, resilient infrastructure that supports essential national security operations.

As a Systems Engineer, you will help design, integrate, deploy, and sustain Linux-based systems and containerized environments. You'll work across operating systems, virtualization, networking, storage, automation, and modern infrastructure technologies to deliver reliable mission capabilities. You'll have the opportunity to grow your technical expertise alongside highly skilled engineers, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and directly contribute to missions that strengthen our nation's security. You'll also end your day knowing that you're doing work that truly matters.

Position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance. US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux systems.
• Experience deploying, configuring, or supporting containerized applications and environments.
• Working knowledge of container technologies such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar platforms.
• Experience integrating, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting hardware and software systems.
• Understanding of virtualization technologies and virtualized infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and system communications.
• Experience supporting system deployments, upgrades, technology refreshes, or operational transitions.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across operating systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure components.
• Experience creating and maintaining system architecture, configuration, deployment, and operational documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with software, systems, network, cybersecurity, and mission teams.
• Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration and ticketing tools.
• Ability to support mission-critical systems in lab and operational environments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in systems engineering, systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Linux-based systems and infrastructure.
• Experience working with containerization technologies in development, lab, test, or operational environments.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with automation and configuration-management tools such as Ansible, Salt, Puppet, or Terraform.
• Scripting experience using Bash, Python, Perl, or a similar language.
• Experience supporting cloud or hybrid-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated deployment processes.
• Experience with VMware, KVM, Proxmox, Nutanix, or similar virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise storage technologies and platforms.
• Familiarity with Cisco networking technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and security protocols.
• Experience applying DISA STIGs or other security-hardening standards to Linux or containerized environments.
• Understanding of PKI, TLS, certificates, encryption, and associated security policies.
• Experience with system monitoring, logging, and performance-management tools.

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The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to provide an equitable and competitive comprehensive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, contracted rates, education, certification(s), experience, specific competencies required for this position, and geographic location.

Vibrint's comprehensive compensation package includes but is not limited to: competitive salary; annual merit-based salary increase and discretionary bonus program; 401(k) plan with a company contribution; 11 paid federal holidays; 160 hours of paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life and short- & long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; and a generous professional development allowance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, family structure, marital status, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.