Linux Systems Engineer
$86,000–$138,000 year
On-siteCollege Park, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and sustain secure, mission-focused research infrastructure across classified and unclassified environments. Perform Linux and Windows system administration, install and configure GOTS/COTS/open-source solutions, and manage virtualization platforms and remote access. Configure networking, TCP/IP, and physical controls while executing routine patching, baseline hardening, and audit readiness tasks. Support security administration including endpoint protection, malware detection, and logging solutions. Physically set up and cable systems in secure spaces, sanitize components, and maintain security policies. Full-time on-site work near College Park, MD; TS/SCI with polygraph required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience and a Bachelors, 1+ years and a Masters, or a PhD in Computer Science or related discipline
- 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree, for a total of 7 years of experience
- Demonstrated experience conducting Linux system administration in operational environments
- Demonstrated work delivery experience supporting IT and telecommunications
- Experience installing/configuring IT/network hardware and software
- Strong communication/ and collaboration skills supporting integrated teams (Peraton, customer, subcontractors)
- Ability to document configurations and procedures clearly
- US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced troubleshooting experience with complex network issues such as IPSec, VXLAN, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS
- Experience with VDI and thin client architectures and operations
- Experience administering security tooling such as enterprise antivirus/EDR, malware detection, IDS, and audit/logging solutions
- Familiarity with open-source security/network tools (e.g., Snort)
- Experience with cloud and data platforms such as OpenStack, Hadoop, and/or Cloudera
- Working knowledge of AWS platforms/services and common deployment patterns
- Familiarity with modern network operations and capability delivery processes
Additional Requirements
- US Citizenship with an active/current TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is a requirement
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