Linux Engineer

MANTECH•Norfolk, VA

20h•$89,100 - $148,200•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to join its team in Norfolk, Virginia. This is an onsite position supporting NCTE Range systems and users in Windows and Linux environments. The role includes administering, patching, and hardening Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems; diagnosing system and network issues; automating deployments and compliance tasks; supporting security and infrastructure services; and providing technical support to end-users.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 5 years of relevant IT systems experience.
Experience in system administration, with proficiency in Linux and Windows environments.
CompTIA Security+ CE.
Must possess a current VMware, Windows, or Linux Operating System (OS) certification, or obtain one within 3 months of employment.
U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Administer, patch, and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8–10) systems, including networking, filesystems, and LVM.
Provide technical remote and onsite support and guidance to NCTE Range end-users, responding to IT issues and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Diagnose and resolve complex system configuration and network connectivity issues on Range (POR) systems.
Automate system deployment, configuration, and STIG compliance using Ansible.
Support STIG and RMF compliance reporting.
Support DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory across Windows and Linux environments.
Provide onsite and remote technical support to NCTE Range users.
Write and maintain SOPs for IT systems and processes.