Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Engineer/Scientist 5 – Senior System Engineer (Linux)

 

 

Job Description:

The candidate will provide Systems Engineer support in a research/lab environment. The operating environment utilizes workstations & servers running Red Hat Enterprise operating systems in both clustered and virtual environments.  Support will also include Citrix and Forcepoint solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Perform software installation and maintenance.
• Properly configure resources to accommodate research experiments.
• Troubleshoot and fix hardware/software problems and interface with networking teams to maintain connectivity.
• Build and configure workstations, servers and keep systems up to date.
• Address vulnerabilities found during security audits and properly document risk mitigations.
• Communicate with customers to plan deployments and perform troubleshooting.
• Provide occasional off-hour support on rare occasions.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to secure and maintain an active DoD Security Clearance.
• A total of 10+ years of relevant IT experience: Information Systems, Systems Engineering and/or security experience in network software and hardware. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Software, Systems, Network, or Industrial Engineering; Computer Science, Information Technology or Assurance, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or other related Scientific/Technical discipline from an accredited University is preferred.
• Minimum DOD 8570/8140 compliant by obtaining/maintaining required certifications such as SSCP, SCNP, Security+, or GSEC.

 

Preferred Skills/Experience:

 

• Experience with recent versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Knowledgeable with Citrix systems.
• Knowledgeable with Forcepoint solutions.
• Familiarity with DOD and Navy policies and procedures.
• Experience documenting technical standards and procedures.
• Working knowledge of networking technology including, switches, firewalls, and routers.
• Experience with clustered systems.
• Provide support for demonstrations.
• Experience with the RMF processes.
• Expertise in scripting using BASH, CSH, PERL, Python, or other scripting languages
• Configuring Grid Engine Job Scheduler (or other similar ones like Maui/Torque, LSF, Condor, etc.) Virtualization using KVM and QEMU or similar.
• Experience booting diskless provisioned nodes using PXE, TFTP, and NFSROOT.
• Configuring DNSMASQ for PXE booting. Creating Linux chroot images for network booting.
• Modifying the Linux kernel and initramfs. Configuring bridges, VLANS and STP on Linux. Configuring IPTABLE. Configuring Cisco switches for trunking.
• Expertise with Linux and familiarity with Mac and Windows operating systems.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience with system monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with open source tools such as Warewulf, Rocks, xCAT, Grid Engine, Maui/Torque, LSF, condor, etc.

 

Required Skills:

 

• The ability to multi-task and work independently or as part of a team depending on the project.
• Provide quality customer service.
• Willing to take the initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills including maintaining a positive attitude.