ValidaTek-posted 11 days ago
$135,000 - $170,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Fort George G Meade, MD
101-250 employees

We are seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to support a Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Cyber Program. The ideal candidate will oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our Linux-based systems and infrastructure. This technical leader will guide a team of systems engineers and collaborate across IT, DevOps, security, and application teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing platforms that meet business and mission-critical needs. Primary place of performance will be Ft. Meade where an on-site presence is required.

  • Lead the architecture, deployment, and support of complex Linux systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) across development, test, and production environments.
  • Manage and mentor a team of Linux engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and performance feedback.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and configuration management using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or SaltStack.
  • Ensure system integrity through proactive monitoring, log analysis, patch management, and capacity planning.
  • Lead the implementation of system security measures in accordance with DoD STIGs or organizational security standards.
  • Troubleshoot complex system-level issues, ensuring timely resolution of outages and performance problems.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to support vulnerability assessments and incident response.
  • Interface with cloud teams and participate in migration or hybrid cloud initiatives (e.g., AWS, Azure, OpenStack).
  • Maintain accurate documentation including system configurations, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
  • Stay current with evolving technologies and recommend enhancements to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance - required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of experience in Linux systems engineering, including at least 2 years in a leadership or senior technical role.
  • Experience in Windows systems engineering, Expert-level proficiency with Linux operating systems and shell scripting (Bash, Python, etc.).
  • Experience with automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls).
  • Experience managing virtualized environments (VMware, KVM) and storage technologies (NFS, SAN).
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, DISA STIGs).
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to lead incident resolution efforts.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification - required.
  • ITIL certification – preferred.
  • Linux certifications such as RHCE, RHCSA, LPIC-2, or LFCE.
  • Experience in DoD or government IT environments.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with containers (Docker, Podman) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
  • Exposure to hybrid or public cloud environments.
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