Network Management Systems (NMS) Linux Engineer

CACI International•Sterling, VA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to join our team with a background in automation to join our dynamic team supporting Network Management Systems (NMS). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux-based systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security of our network monitoring and management infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Technical field or equivalent work experience
10+ years of related work experience
TS/SCI with Poly required
Experience with system monitoring tools
Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on premise virtualization platforms (VMware, libvirt, KVM) and their monitoring tools
Proficiency in shell scripting and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Bash)
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of IT security best practices and implementation in Linux environments
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, CCNP, ITIL)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar.
Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, collectd, Grafana, InfluxDB
Knowledge of log management and analysis tools (e.g., Elastic)
Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems (e.g., CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL) in an air gapped environment.
Configure and optimize Linux servers for NMS applications (e.g., Riverbed, SolarWinds, Network Node Manager)
Develop and implement automation scripts using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform to streamline system provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes.
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to improve system deployment and updates using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to identify areas for process improvement and automation.
Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of Linux environments to support the NMS.
Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements (e.g. Prometheus, collectd, Grafana, InfluxDB).
Manage system updates, patches, and security configurations to ensure systems are up-to-date and secure.
Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including system failures, performance problems, and network-related issues.
Provide support for automation-related incidents and work on optimizing system health and uptime.
Develop and maintain documentation for Linux system architectures, processes, and procedures
Mentor junior engineers on Linux and best practices
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools for Linux-based systems
Participate in capacity planning and resource allocation for the infrastructure