TS/SCI Linux Systems Engineer — Mission-Critical Ops

Independent Software, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software, based in Maryland, seeks a Systems Engineer Level 3 to support mission-critical systems throughout the engineering lifecycle, from design to sustainment.

You will administer Linux environments, support GOTS software, troubleshoot issues, and develop technical docs and system drawings as part of a small, mission-focused team. A TS SCI with polygraph is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux system administration experience.
• Experience with Red Hat, CentOS, or Rocky Linux.
• Experience with FreeIPA and/or Active Directory authentication and authorization.
• Experience installing and maintaining GOTS software.
• Ability to create, read, and modify Bash and Python scripts.
• Strong system testing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting systems engineering activities and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, from concept through sustainment.
• Install, configure, administer, and maintain Linux systems, including Red Hat, CentOS, and Rocky Linux.
• Manage system authentication and authorization using FreeIPA and Active Directory.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot GOTS software applications.
• Develop, modify, and maintain Bash and Python scripts.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, integration, and operational support.
• Create and maintain system documentation, diagrams, and engineering drawing packages.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, users, and customers to resolve technical issues and support mission requirements.

Skills

Linux admin

RHEL/CentOS/Rocky

FreeIPA/AD auth

GOTS software

Bash scripting

Python scripting

System testing

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Associate

Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Independent Software, based in Maryland, seeks a Systems Engineer Level 3 to support mission-critical systems throughout the engineering lifecycle, from design to sustainment.

You will administer Linux environments, support GOTS software, troubleshoot issues, and develop technical docs and system drawings as part of a small, mission-focused team. A TS SCI with polygraph is required for this role.