Linux Engineer

Amentum • Chantilly, VA

140d

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Linux Engineer to join our team of passionate individuals in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission. Our Linux Engineer will join a team of highly skilled technical professionals supporting the design, implementation, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of mission-critical systems and networks. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Linux-based environments, system hardening, automation, and troubleshooting. We value individuals who are both detail-oriented and quick-thinking - able to respond to complex and evolving challenges with agility. This role requires the ability to rapidly adapt to shifting operational requirements, implement necessary system or configuration changes, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of Linux systems across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Experience building and deploying Linux based networks, integrating COTS solutions and connecting to networks using current technologies.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automation (Ansible to scale of 20+ devices).
• Advanced bash scripting.
• Advanced Logging/SEIM experience.
• Linux Kernel knowledge / debugging.
• Docker.
• Hypervisor.
• Various Linux flavors.
• Nginx.
• Certificate Management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience configuring Atlassian Products.
• Experience with Git products.
• Experience with AI/LLM.
• Experience with Splunk.
• Python Scripting.
• System Hardening.
• MySQL/PostgresSQL.
• Basic Networking.
• Windows Administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and infrastructure for a number of networks.
• Identify areas to optimize system performance, security, and reliability.
• Handle tasks like server configuration, scripting, and system optimization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees