Systems Engineer (Mid)

The Amatriot Group; Quantico (VA); Vor Ort; USD 135.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Amatriot Group is seeking a Systems Engineer to administer Ubuntu Linux systems in production, focusing on performance, security basics, and clear infrastructure documentation.

The role involves troubleshooting across virtualization or cloud environments, monitoring and diagnosing system health, and applying network fundamentals like TCP/IP, DNS, SSH. Candidates should have 5+ years of Linux experience, strong Ubuntu expertise, and hands-on experience with containers and automation tools.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of Linux production experience.
• Strong Ubuntu Linux experience.
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues across operating systems.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting servers in virtualized or cloud environments.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnosing system health and performance issues.

Aufgaben

• Administer and support Linux systems in production environments.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across operating systems.
• Support monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnosis of system health and performance issues.
• Document infrastructure, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes clearly.

Kenntnisse

Linux administration

Ubuntu Linux

Networking basics

Scripting Bash

Python

Documentation

Tools

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

AWS

Nginx

Grafana

ELK

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Quantico, VA
Security Clearance: Active TS or higher [Required]
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*: $135,000 - $155,000

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview

The Systems Engineer administers, supports, monitors, and troubleshoots Linux systems in production environments. This role focuses on Ubuntu Linux administration, system health and performance, network troubleshooting, virtualized or cloud-based server environments, security fundamentals, and clear infrastructure documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Linux System Administration

• Administer and support Linux systems in production environments.
• Support Ubuntu Linux environments.
• Apply Linux system administration concepts to maintain reliable system operations.
• Use the Linux command line and common shell utilities to perform administration and troubleshooting tasks.

Infrastructure Troubleshooting and Performance Support

• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across operating systems.
• Administer and troubleshoot servers in virtualized or cloud environments.
• Support monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnosis of system health and performance issues.

Networking and Security Support

• Apply working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, routing, firewalls, and common network troubleshooting tools.
• Support system security fundamentals, including patch management, access controls, SSH security, and vulnerability remediation.

Documentation and Operational Support

• Document infrastructure, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes clearly.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of experience administering and supporting Linux systems in production environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Ubuntu Linux.
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues across operating systems.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting servers in virtualized or cloud environments.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, alerting, and diagnosing system health and performance issues.

Skills

• Solid understanding of Linux system administration concepts.
• Proficiency with the Linux command line and common shell utilities.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, routing, firewalls, and common network troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of system security fundamentals, including patch management, access controls, SSH security, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ability to document infrastructure, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and operational processes clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Experience with Ansible or other configuration-management and automation tools.
• Experience writing Bash or other shell scripts for system administration and automation.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Experience administering web servers, reverse proxies, or application infrastructure such as Nginx.
• Familiarity with databases and troubleshooting application/database connectivity.
• Familiarity with centralized logging and monitoring platforms such as Grafana and ELK.
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python.
• Exposure to high-availability, load balancing, and scalable infrastructure concepts.