Linux Engineer

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, MD, United States Apex Systems Full time
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Position: Linux Automation Engineer

Location: DC3, Linthicum Heights, MD (On-site)

Duration: Long-term contract

MUST HAVES:
    • Education/Experience:5 years with a Bachelor's degree OR
    • 3 years with a Master's degree OR
    • 0 years with PhD
    • In lieu of a degree: Additional 4 years of relevant experience + one active certification (Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFACT)
  • Clearance: Minimum active Secret clearance
  • Certification: Active IAT Level II certification (must upload copy)
    • Technical Skills:Expertise managing Red Hat (RHEL) systems with Ansible Playbooks
    • Experience with Git and CI tools (e.g., GitLab CI)
    • Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure - primarily Azure)
    • Knowledge of Kubernetes systems and deployments
    • Proficiency in containerization technologies
    • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, and cyber threats


Job Description:

Role Summary

The Linux Automation Engineer will maintain and optimize on-premises and cloud Kubernetes environments to support application hosting. This role focuses on deploying applications in an automated, containerized fashion, improving scalability, reliability, and performance while reducing costs. Responsibilities include integrating Kubernetes with CI/CD pipelines, administering and configuring environments, and ensuring seamless maintenance and integration across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and build components encompassing network, security, identity, governance, development, and operations in Azure cloud environments
  • Operationalize solutions from proof-of-concept through production using automation for repeatability and maintainability
  • Maintain and integrate multiple on-premises and cloud-hosted Kubernetes environments
  • Deploy applications in automated containerized fashion; ensure scalability and reliability
  • Integrate Kubernetes deployments with CI/CD pipelines for faster time-to-market
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce standards and best practices
Required Qualifications
  • Education/Experience:
    • 5 years with a Bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Master's degree; 0 years with PhD
    • Degree in Information Systems, IT, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or Cybersecurity
    • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree: Additional 4 years of relevant experience and one active certification (Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFACT)
  • Clearance: Minimum active Secret clearance
  • Certification: Active IAT Level II certification (must upload copy into Beeline submission)
  • Technical Skills:
    • Expertise managing Red Hat (RHEL) systems with Ansible Playbooks
    • Experience with Git and CI tools (e.g., GitLab CI)
    • Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure - primarily Azure)
    • Knowledge of Kubernetes systems and deployments
    • Proficiency in containerization technologies
    • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, and cyber threats
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience automating Ansible playbooks via AWX, Ansible Tower, Run Deck, or GitLab
  • Experience deploying observability platforms (Grafana, SolarWinds) and SIEMs (Splunk)
  • Basic programming ability (Java, Python, C#)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Schedule
  • Core hours: 0930-1430 Monday-Friday for team overlap
  • On-site coverage: 0600-1800 Monday-Friday; schedules coordinated with team for coverage
Success Metrics (First 12 Months)
  • Maintain uptime and reliability of Kubernetes environments
  • Achieve automation of deployments across all environments
  • Reduce manual intervention in system administration tasks by 30%
  • Ensure compliance with security and governance standards
Working Conditions
  • On-site at DC3, Linthicum Heights, MD
  • May require occasional extended hours for deployments and maintenance windows


Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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