Systems Engineer – Linux Mission Support

CTRL + LLC; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer contribution

Life insurance

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Certification reimbursement

Bonuses and incentives

Team events

Job summary

CTRL+ LLC is seeking a senior infrastructure engineer for an on-site role in Hanover, MD. You will support secure mission systems and work with Linux-based platforms in a critical environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting Linux mission systems, automating tests with Ansible, managing containers, and providing tiered operational support, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams on-site.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced Linux and system-level troubleshooting.
• Automated testing experience.
• Script development or troubleshooting scripts.
• Collection-system knowledge.
• Ansible scripts experience.
• Containers experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot Linux mission systems.
• Support automated testing and scripts.
• Create Ansible automation.
• Maintain containerized services.
• Provide tiered operational support.

Skills

Advanced Linux troubleshooting

Automated testing

Script development

Ansible automation

Containers

Tiered mission support

Collection-system knowledge

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Ansible

Kubernetes

Containers

Job description

Work location: Hanover, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Solve the infrastructure problems that keep mission systems moving. Combine Linux troubleshooting, automation, and hands-on engineering support in an on-site role.

The mission

Support secure mission systems through software engineering, infrastructure integration, networking and dependable operational services.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot Linux mission systems
• Support automated testing and scripts
• Create Ansible automation
• Maintain containerized services
• Provide tiered operational support

What you’ll bring

• 8 years of relevant experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Advanced Linux and system-level troubleshooting
• Automated testing
• Script development or ability to troubleshoot scripts
• Collection-system knowledge
• Tiered mission support
• Ansible scripts
• Containers

Preferred qualifications

• Collection-environment knowledge
• TLS/server certificate management
• RF installation and modem experience
• Apache NiFi administration
• Kubernetes

Compensation and flexibility

$82.69–$107.42 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+ 's employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.