Linux Engineer
About The Position
Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to support our current NCIS contract out of Quantico, VA.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and minimum of 4 years of experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.X, 8.X, 9.X with a strong command-line interface (CLI) skillset (additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).
- Experience securing Linux systems with DISA STIG requirements.
- Experience with Red Hat based tools such as Ansible and Red Hat Satellite.
- Familiarity with at least one common scripting language such as Python, Perl, bash, etc
- Experience with virtualization tools (Vmware, KVM, Proxmox)
- Must have a current/active Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with monitoring solutions such as Icinga2 or Nagios Experience and / or willingness to learn DevOps and Automation.
- Familiarity with the DIACAP and/or RMF accreditation processes, specifically with configuring Linux systems in compliance with the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Experience with maintaining a secure, standard OS build process.
- Experience installing and managing PostgreSQL.
Responsibilities
- The Linux Engineer will maintain, update, and secure existing Linux systems on both classified and unclassified networks in support of Cyber investigations and operations.
- Candidates will be responsible for optimizing, maintaining, and securing Linux systems to ensure optimum performance with minimal downtime.
- Candidates may also be asked for creative contributions to improve existing processes and for surge support for various initiatives in areas related to their area of expertise
- Travel may be required to support operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
