Linux Engineer with Security Clearance

Location: Fort Meade, MD Shift: Day Remote Type: No Remote Clearance: Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph is required Certification: Security+ CE Education: Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management Years of Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years as an IT Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. One (1) year experience in Enterprise IT systems and projects. Salary: $151,000 - $155,000 Description At Altus Technology Solutions, we are looking for experienced Linux Engineers to support mission-critical operations for government programs. Our team enhances national security initiatives, optimizing data infrastructure to ensure peak performance and security. If you thrive in high-impact environments and want to be part of a skilled team shaping critical projects, wed love to have you on board In this role, you will use your unique talents and make an immediate impact as a Linux IT Engineer. As a Linux IT Engineer, you will work with a team of IT professionals implementing custom environments and resolving technical issues in support of a next-generation collaboration capability. This capability is a high visibility requirement with the Customer, integrating the latest IT commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware and software. Primary Responsibilities * Develops and reviews system architecture, including relevant use cases. * Manages and tunes technology to ensure expected availability and performance levels are achieved. * Leads major portions of large or medium complex IT projects and leads small projects autonomously. * Develops models for future architectural enhancements to system hardware and software. * Develops and conducts training programs. * Assists and advises in the development or modification of complex hardware and software solutions to enhance a commodity or specialized IT infrastructure or environment. * Interfaces with multiple levels of the organization and aspects of a team to resolve system engineering issues and actions. * Provides weekly and bi-weekly highlights and status inputs, including status, issues, and proposed solutions. * Develops advanced technological and operational ideas and guides their development to the final product. * Originates and delivers technical briefs to government and contractor personnel at all levels. * Provides advice for team integration of new platforms regarding cost/schedule/performance impacts. * Manages installation, maintenance, and support of complex technical infrastructures, hardware, and system software components. * Provides highly technical and specialized solutions to complex IT problems. * Performs analyses and studies and prepares summary reports. * Gathers facts through research, interviews, and surveys to analyze the clients business, draw conclusions, and prepare final reports. * Develops security procedures for design reviews, operational monitoring, recording, and responding to security events. * Provides highly technical and specialized guidance concerning automated solutions to complex information processing problems. Qualifications * Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline * A Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering or related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of IT Engineering experience. * Eight (8) years of experience as an IT Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. * One (1) year of experience in Enterprise IT systems and projects. Managing and performing integration operations and maintenance activities on multiple system domains of various security classification levels and diverse user bases concurrently. * Security + CE is required. Preferred Experience * Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the following technology areas: * End user devices and their operating systems (Computers, Phones, VTC) * Servers, Routers, Switches, Crypto, Cables * Active Directory * Microsoft SharePoint * Microsoft Exchange * Microsoft Systems Center * Corporate Storage Solutions * Chat Solutions * SIGINT Cross Domain Data Flows including Data Sanitization * Integration with Security Technologies such as PKI * Customized Voice and Video Software * Thin Client and Virtual Infrastructures About Altus Since 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services to both government and commercial clients. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified firm, Altus integrates proven solutions with industry-leading practices to tackle mission-critical challenges. Learn more at www.Altusts.com . Pay and Benefits * Competitive salary based on experience * Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage * Retirement savings plan with employer contributions * Income protection through short- and long-term disability insurance * Education assistance for professional growth * Flexible paid leave and career advancement opportunities Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment Altus Technology Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As a federal contractor, we are committed to hiring and retaining a workforce that includes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. 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