Linux Systems 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 Systems Engineer to join our team in Doral, FL.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience. OR a master’s degree and 2+ or more years of relevant experience OR an associate’s degree and 5+ or more years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma and 7+ or more years of relevant experience
- Strong background in writing automation and scripting tools using Bash, Python, or Ansible.
- Experience maintaining system baselines, system patching schedules, and central repository management controls.
- Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex technical documentation and infrastructure diagrams.
- Must hold a current/active secret security clearance.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant industry certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or CompTIA Linux+.
- Prior experience supporting U.S. Military Command operations or Department of Defense enterprise technical environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise storage solutions (SAN/NAS), virtualized environments (VMware), and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of DoD STIG implementation, security baseline compliance, and automated auditing tools.
Responsibilities
- Designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and other Enterprise Linux server operating systems.
- Managing enterprise Linux infrastructure, system patch management, performance monitoring, and system administration workflows.
- Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams, network engineers, and system architects to ensure system availability and secure baseline integration.
- Troubleshooting complex system hardware, operating system errors, software dependencies, and network connectivity issues.
- Automating routine system administration tasks using scripting languages and configuration management frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python).
- Maintaining system baselines, configuration management controls, and comprehensive engineering documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
