Senior Linux Engineer

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer whose primary responsibilities include providing engineering and administrative support maintaining multiple large Enterprise environments. The supporting infrastructure includes multiple Microsoft based networks spanning multiple security enclaves within a hybrid (Windows & RHEL) operating environment. 

System Engineering duties include management of both physical and VDI based Linux workstations and servers

• Identify, design, and implement solutions using FOSS, COTS or GOTS products to enhance and meet customer requirements within the operating environment.
• Troubleshoot user, workstation and application functionality, performance, and incident resolution for Linux based applications
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolve incidents with both short-term workarounds and long-term solutions 
• Provide remote end user support and remotely work with and train geographically disperse Tier 2 and Tier 3 team members
• Communicate effectively (in oral and written form) with a variety of individuals and team members in both small and large team environments
• Willingness to participate in special projects as needed

Required Skills and Experience

• Linux Operating systems as a server or desktop such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6/7/8, CentOS 6/7/Stream, Scientific Linux, Fedora, Oracle Linux, Rocky Linux, Alma Linux, etc.
• Integration and experience with Kerberos Authentication concepts and/or Microsoft Active Directory domain joined servers and workstations is a plus (SSSD, WinBind, etc.)
• Strong understanding of DNS, DHCP and LDAP in a Windows or Linux environment
• Operating system deployment and Configuration Management via Satellite and/or Ansible Tower
• Application Troubleshooting such as Firefox, Chrome, Java and/or Citrix based virtual applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, 
• Understanding of SMB/CIFS and NFS file sharing protocols
• Linux scripting (Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash)
• Understanding of ServiceNow, NETS or other ticketing process
• DoD STIG hardening

Desired Skills

• Gnome desktop environments
• Ability to create and deploy Ansible roles and playbooks
• Github or Gitlab
• Anaconda Kickstart
• Red Hat Satellite or Foreman/Katello
• CUPS print server
• RPM package repositories
• Demonstrated ability to build an RPM package
• Windows 10, Server 2012/2016/2019
• PowerShell
• Virtualization Environments (VMware, Citrix)
• Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Profile management utilizing the VMware User Experience Management (UEM) toolset
• Containerization (Docker, Podman)
• Microsoft Exchange
• Web Proxy Configuration (PAC files, etc.)
• Dell/EMC Isilon and Netapp storage appliances
• Experience with monitoring tools like SCOM, Zabbix or Nagios

Education/Qualifications

• BA/BS Business Information Technology, BA/BS Computer Science, BA/BS Computer Engineering
• Must have existing U.S. Government Top Secret / SCI clearance with CI
• Must be willing to work on-site in Chantilly, VA

Benefits and Perks

Compensation

• Industry competitive salary well above market average
• 401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vested
• Referral bonuses up to $5,000

100% company-paid benefits

• Cigna Open Access Plus High Deductible + HSA, or, $0 deductible Medical plan for employee + family
• Vision and Dental plan for employee + family
• Short Term Disability for employee
• Long Term Disability for employee
• Life Insurance for employee

Flexible Paid Time Off Policy

• 180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion
• 10+ Company Holidays per year
• 6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedules

Career Growth

• Company sponsored training and certifications
• No questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursement
• Company paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses

Company Overview
Innovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.

Established in 2008, IDS has 15+ years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market.  We're a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations.  We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics.  Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.

IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia.