Senior Linux RHEL Engineer

7 days ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States GCyber Full time

GCyber is hiring a Senior Linux Engineer – RHEL to support the DISA Compartmented Enterprises Services Office in their efforts to transform the existing Secure Web Services environment, which provides secure information sharing to the community, into a more mature service offering to meet the DoD and intelligence community's needs.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, stability, and performance of RHEL-based systems and servers. This role requires a high level of technical proficiency and an in depth understanding of Linux operating systems and related technologies.

This position is full time onsite in Arlington, VA. Given the unique mission and classified nature of the work, there is no opportunity for hybrid or remote work arrangements.

As a Senior Linux Engineer, you will:

  • Design, engineer, implement, and maintain Linux (RHEL) based server environments, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability both on premise and cloud-based.
  • Transition environment to LDAP/AD authentication.
  • Perform system administration tasks, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and patch management of Linux servers.
  • Monitor system performance and implement optimizations to ensure optimal resource utilization.
  • Implement and enforce security best practices across the Linux environment in line with governments standards and STIG requirements.
  • Develop and implement automation scripts (Bash, Python, etc.) and leverage automated configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet) to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
  • Establish YUM repositories for centralized access across the environment to streamline system patching and application installations and upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  • Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain CI Poly
  • DoD IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)
  • Ability to obtain an Amazon System Operations certification or Amazon Developer certification within 120 days.
  • BA/BS Degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of hands-on Systems engineering and administration experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, CentOS)
  • Additional preferred knowledge and experience:
    • Experience working with Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) preferred.
    • Experience supporting DISA or DISA mission partner environments preferred.
    • Experience with Docker/Kubernetes preferred

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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