Linux/Unix System Engineer Senior II
About The Position
ASRC Federal Agile Decision Sciences LLC is seeking a Linux/Unix System Engineer Senior II to support Linux Engineering Sustainment under ASRC Federal's CECOM SETA Support within the PEO EIS MSP. The work supports the U.S. Army's Linux systems, helping ensure they remain secure, reliable, and capable of supporting mission-critical operations. The posting also describes leading software update delivery and managing complex Linux environments to maintain system performance and security. This is a remote position for a U.S.-based candidate. Required working hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. An active Secret security clearance or higher is required, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI if required.
Requirements
- At least 10 years within the last 15 years performing functions in a team lead position, including starting projects that deliver ASIC software updates to soldiers via a web application.
- At least 8 years of experience as a Linux system administrator.
- Proficiency administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.
- Hands-on experience with Red Hat Pacemaker high-availability clusters.
- Experience operating RHEL servers in AWS cloud environments.
- Strong scripting skills in Shell, Bash, Python, or similar languages for automation and system management.
- Experience with patch management, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation in a DoD environment.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Linux or other applicable technical certification, such as RHCSA, RHCE, Security+, or CompTIA Linux+.
- Active Secret security clearance or higher, with ability to obtain TS/SCI if required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computing Engineering, Software Engineering, or another Engineering or Technical discipline (described as preferred).
- RHEL 9 experience.
- Experience operating RHEL servers in AWS GovCloud.
- Knowledge of DoD security requirements and compliance, including STIG/ACAS.
- Familiarity with ASIC software delivery processes and web-based deployment to deployed soldiers.
- Knowledge of ERP SAP environments.
- Working knowledge of ServiceNow.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum framework environment.
- Experience performing RHEL major and minor version upgrades.
- Experience with containers and Kubernetes; OpenShift is a plus.
- Experience with Ansible or other configuration management tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to deliver software updates and manage complex Linux environments.
- Perform functional and empirical analysis for the design, development, and implementation of software systems, including application software, databases, integrated development environments, utility software, development software, and diagnostic software.
- Participate in developing test strategies, devices, and systems; solve engineering problems; and perform trade-off analysis to select solutions.
- Communicate ideas, plans, and strategies to the team and customers.
- Comply with applicable Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guidelines and software assurance requirements.
- Administer Linux systems, including RHEL servers, and support patch management, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation in a DoD environment.
Benefits
- Health care
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Education assistance
- Paid time off, including PTO and holidays
- Other paid leave required by law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
