Linux Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Springfield, VASt. Louis, MO
Salary: $107,744–$142,600 / yr
Posted: 101 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Linux Systems Engineer

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The Linux Systems Engineer joins the Geospatial Services & Solutions team to support a sophisticated enterprise environment for an intelligence customer. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based infrastructure across on-premises and virtualized environments. The engineer will manage Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, specifically AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element, while provisioning virtual machines, storage, and networking resources. Key responsibilities include developing automation solutions using Red Hat Ansible and scripting languages like Bash and Python to implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices. The position also requires administering Red Hat ecosystem tools such as Satellite and Capsule, managing authentication mechanisms like OAuth and SSO, and supporting observability tools including Grafana and Zabbix. The engineer ensures system reliability, security, and performance within a complex distributed infrastructure.

Skills

Linux Nutanix Ansible Red Hat AHV Prism Central Prism Element Python Bash Satellite Capsule Grafana Zabbix OAuth SSO LDAP Docker Kubernetes CI/CD HAProxy F5 Infrastructure-as-Code

What you'll do

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in on-premises and virtualized environments.
Administer and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element.
Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages like Bash and Python.
Standardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
Administer Red Hat ecosystem tools including Satellite and Capsule.
Integrate and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms such as OAuth and SSO.
Monitor and troubleshoot Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure for performance and availability.
Document system architecture, automation workflows, and infrastructure standards.

What we're looking for

Must be a US Citizen.
Must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to obtain a CI Polygraph.
Must have 5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments.
Must have hands-on experience administering Nutanix HCI environments, including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element.
Must have strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Red Hat Ansible.
Must be proficient in scripting using Bash, Python, or similar languages for automation and tooling.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

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