Linux Systems Engineer

Dover Corporation•Columbia, MD

2h•Remote

About The Position

As a Linux Systems Engineer at Espy, you will be part of a small but growing team creating state-of-the-art systems that provide critical signals intelligence to government customers. You will be responsible for creating and supporting Linux installations for Espy’s server and workstation products and take the lead on ensuring our products meet cybersecurity requirements (CMMC). You will have the opportunity to keep up with latest advances in computing hardware, operating systems, and other software technologies as we constantly adapt to a fast-moving environment and increase the value of our products.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical area preferred: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems
Minimum 10 years industry experience
Expertise in provisioning Linux server and desktop systems (CentOS, Rocky, Ubuntu)
Highly skilled in Linux scripting languages (bash, python)
Thorough understanding of computer architecture and performance
Experience with virtualization and containerization
Experience integrating NVIDIA GPUs for signal processing workloads.
Familiarity with specialized I/O hardware (SDRs, capture cards, multi-port NICs).
Experience with ZeroTier, Starlink, and other mesh networking tools.
Experience with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)
Experience with applying DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks, or other hardening standards.
Familiarity with CMMC Level 2 / NIST 800-171 compliance environments.
Ability to track and patch CVEs/IAVAs for Linux packages.
Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.) for system configuration and compliance enforcement.
Comfort with CI/CD pipelines in a Linux context.
Experience deploying Linux systems at scale across enterprise and tactical environments.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance (sponsorship available).
Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to clearly present information through the spoken and written word with all levels of an organization.
Planning and Organization Skills: Demonstrated ability to organize or schedule activities and tasks, while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability.
Teamwork Skills: Demonstrated ability to work with people to achieve common goals, objectives, and group commitments.
Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgments and a realistic understanding of issues.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Linux software development environment (git, C++, python)
Willingness to travel 2-3 times per year
Understanding of high-performance Linux systems in RF data collection and analysis environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain installation procedures for our Linux-based products (servers and workstations). Maintain BIOS settings, drivers, dependencies, desktop customizations to provide an exceptional user experience. Ensure systems meet mission performance and cybersecurity requirements.
Analyze hardware platforms and advise on selection of components (CPU, RAM, disks, RAID controllers, GPU, network devices, etc.) for our products and development systems
Tune Linux development and production systems to optimize performance on file system, CPU/GPU processing, encryption, and networking.
Administer multiple Linux development systems (local and remote); coordinate with software development team and corporate IT to ensure systems meet requirements for both.
Remote IT troubleshooting for colleagues and customers working on deployed product systems.
Stay current of industry advances and professional education, embrace the emergence of new technologies.
Work independently with sound professional judgement to overcome obstacles and complete tasks on time by leveraging collaboration, delegation, and leadership skills.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
tuition assistance
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services