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: 55 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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 enterprise Linux-based infrastructure across on-premises and virtualized environments. The engineer will manage Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element, while performing tasks such as provisioning virtual machines, managing storage and networking, and troubleshooting complex system issues. Key responsibilities include developing automation solutions using Red Hat Ansible and scripting languages like Bash and Python to implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices. The role also involves administering Red Hat ecosystem tools like Satellite and Capsule, integrating authentication mechanisms like OAuth and SSO, and utilizing monitoring tools such as Grafana and Zabbix. The position focuses on ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security within a high-demand infrastructure landscape.

Skills

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

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 automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages like Bash and Python.
Standardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
Manage Red Hat ecosystem tools including Satellite and Capsule for enterprise environments.
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

US Citizenship is required.
Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and be eligible to obtain a CI Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments including Nutanix virtualization platforms.
Proficiency in Linux system administration fundamentals including networking, storage, security, and OS internals.
Strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Red Hat Ansible.
Proficiency in scripting with Bash or Python for automation and tooling.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

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