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Linux Systems Engineer
| Company | General Dynamics |
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| Location | Tampa, FL, USA |
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| Salary | $110614 – $132250 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Linux
- Red Hat Ansible
- Server Management
- 10 + years of related experience
- Active Secret clearance
- IAT level II compliant with DoD 8570.1
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Proficiency with automation/scripting languages Puppet, Ansible, Bash, etc.
- Proficiency working in a team with Git source control manager
- Experience with Linux System Administration and Linux System Hardening
- Experience with RHEL 7/8/9 OS platform
- A demonstrated strong working knowledge of Virtual infrastructure technologies.
Responsibilities
- Automate installation of software using tools such as Puppet, Ansible, Bash, and/or Python
- Provide higher tier support and in-depth hardware and OS troubleshooting, configuration, backup, security measures, backup, and disaster recovery services.
- Develop advanced Linux-based solutions in support of enterprise level systems to include local repository management, centralized user management, multifactor authentication, DNS, DHCP, time services, security automation, and enterprise-wide log collection, monitoring, and analysis.
- Develop installation procedures and automation for Red Hat infrastructure and third-party software.
- Develop strategies and automation to maintain the security posture of all Linux resources to a level consistent with a DISA reportable systems.
- Develop methods for deploying development environments that mirror production environments for risk mitigation in test and evaluation of software and hardware solutions.
- Develop and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux baseline images for deployment in disconnected secure environments.
- Develop and provide documentation and training to System Administrators of various Linux based technical solutions.
- Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
- Provide input and participation in briefings, transitioning concepts to execution, course of action (COA) development, and assisting in project technical planning and implementation.
- Develop and maintain standard operation procedures (SOPs) and system documentation.
- Collaborate with managers, network and systems engineers, team members, and customers on solutions and issues.
- Review, analyze, and verify current security configuration and effectiveness in response to DoD requirements and emerging threats.
- Achieve and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance.
- Continuous improvement mindset to ensure quality of delivered services.
- Mentor and coach less experienced team members.
- May be required to perform duties outside of normal day shift hours to include weekends/holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
- Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools such as Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, or GitLab
- Experience delivering solutions in accordance with agile and waterfall methodologies.
