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Principal Linux Systems Engineer

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Zachary Piper

2024-11-18 19:48:37

Job location Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description

Job Summary:

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with expertise in Linux to architect, implement, integrate, and sustain Linux technologies. This is a hybrid role, located in Washington, D.C. (3 days on-site.) This role involves working within a primary Windows infrastructure across multiple classification levels to help clients meet evolving demands and missions. As a Principal Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in accelerating digital modernization for our clients while advancing your career.

Responsibilities of the Principal Systems Engineer:

  • Merge Linux systems (RHEL 7/8 and Ubuntu) into a primary Windows environment, ensuring seamless authentication, authorization, and accounting activities controlled by Active Directory with PKI certificates and Single Sign On.
  • Set up new Linux systems for customer use, ensuring initial configurations adhere to required enterprise baselines and controls.
  • Interface Linux systems with other enterprise tools such as ACAS, Splunk, SolarWinds, and backup systems.
  • Manage patches across a diverse Linux environment (Ubuntu, RHEL 7/8) in a heavily automated manner.
  • Guarantee that provisioned Linux systems maintain compliance with baseline requirements and evolving enterprise policy.
  • Formulate an operating system lifecycle plan, incorporating DoD STIGs and other recommended security standards.
  • Oversee all integrated solutions via a centralized alerting system.
  • Validate log management and forwarding to a single repository.
  • Qualifications of the Principal Systems Engineer:

  • 15+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technology field.
  • VMWare management/administration experience.
  • Extensive experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu, or a derivative.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Candidate must acquire DoD Instruction 8570 Level II Certification within 6 months of assignment.
  • Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
  • Compensation of the Principal Systems Engineer:

  • Salary Range: $155,000-$200,000 depending on experience
  • Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, paid holidays and paid vacation
  • Hybrid Structure (3 days on-site)
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