Senior Linux Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Germantown, MDWashington, DCAlbuquerque, NM
Salary: $142,792–$189,750 / yr
Posted: 52 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 · Senior Linux Systems Engineer

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The Sr. Linux Systems Engineer joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support critical federal government projects. In this role, you will administer, optimize, and secure complex systems to ensure high availability and reliability of technical infrastructure. Day-to-day responsibilities include installing and configuring Linux servers, virtualization platforms, and cloud environments, performing capacity analysis, and managing patch workflows. You will develop automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation. Required technical skills include deep proficiency in Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu, along with expertise in Bash, Python, or Perl scripting. You must also utilize configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef, and possess knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, and firewalls to resolve complex system issues.

Skills

Linux Red Hat CentOS Ubuntu Bash Python Perl Ansible Puppet Chef VMware KVM Hyper-V AWS Azure Docker Kubernetes TCP/IP DNS DHCP NFS Firewalls DISA STIGs NIST CIS benchmarks

What you'll do

Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux servers, virtualization platforms, and cloud computing environments.
Monitor system performance and conduct capacity analysis to resolve bottlenecks and ensure high availability.
Implement security measures and conduct audits to ensure compliance with federal security requirements.
Use advanced diagnostics to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues with minimal downtime.
Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and improve productivity.
Perform software updates, patches, and upgrades while testing for functionality and compatibility.
Create and update technical documentation regarding system configurations, processes, and procedures.

What we're looking for

US Citizenship is required.
Must possess a DOE Q or TS Security Clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
8-10+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience across enterprise environments.
Deep proficiency in Linux operating systems such as Red Hat, CentOS, or Ubuntu.
Expertise in command-line interfaces and scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Perl.
Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NFS, and firewalls.
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), LPIC-2/LPIC-3, or equivalent certification (preferred).
Hands-on experience with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes (preferred).
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks like DISA STIGs, NIST, or CIS benchmarks (preferred).

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