Lead IT Systems Engineer

4 days ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States Lumen Technologies Full time
About Lumen

Lumen is a leading provider of digital infrastructure solutions, connecting people, data, and applications across the globe. Our mission is to ignite business growth by delivering fast, secure, and reliable connectivity.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Engineer to join our team as a Lead IT Systems Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise server environments, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.

Main Responsibilities
  • Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, including all applications hosted in RHEL.
  • Install, configure, test, and integrate new RHEL systems.
  • Lead technical projects from research to implementation, including feasibility assessment, design, procurement, lab testing, and evaluation.
  • Create technical documents, including test plans, test reports, implementation plans, and white papers.
  • Analyze and improve server infrastructure, monitor performance, and optimize systems.
  • Provide advanced Tier III support for geographically separated network operations centers.
  • Ensure systems meet Information Assurance standards by testing and implementing security updates, conducting ACAS and SCAP scans.
  • Administer appliances, such as McAfee ePO, RSA, Veritas NetBackup, and Unitrends Backup appliances.
  • Assist with the administration and maintenance of MS Windows Server, MS System Center Suite, MS SQL, MS Exchange, Solarwinds, and Remedy.
Requirements
  • Expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7/8/9.
  • Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022.
  • Experience with VMWare and Hyper-V Virtualization.
  • Proficiency with High Availability administration.
  • Proficiency with SQL DB Administration.
  • Understanding of balancing security risk, cost, and delivery requirements.
  • Strong technical skills and understanding of information systems, network protocols, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, log management, network behavior analysis, vulnerability scan tools, and processes.
  • Ability to provide proactive status updates and estimate the level of effort for future work.
  • Understanding of patch compliance and system audit data.
  • Strong critical thinking and ability to work in a collaborative environment with multiple disciplines.
  • Previous experience in systems security and hardening.
  • Technical certifications, including DoD IAT Level II requirements, RHCA, and CISSP.
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field and at least six years of experience in enterprise network design.
What We Offer

Lumen offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, and voluntary lifestyle benefits, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please note that we do not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process.



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