Linux/ Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Linux/Cloud Engineer

Department: Operations - Services

Reports To: RSekure Program Manager

Location: On-site in Chantilly, VA

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: Full-time, 40-hours/week

Pay Type: Salaried, Contract

Clearance Req: TS/SCI - Full-Scope Polygraph

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

RSekure is seeking a mid-level Linux/Cloud Engineer in the Chantilly, VA area to work with our customer's technical team. An ideal candidate must possess demonstrated experience providing database tuning, integration, operations and maintenance support to the clients evolving Linux/AWS environment. This position will provide technical leadership and direction for the integration of requirements, design, and different technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Interact with the client regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues, or conflicts.

Design and define system architecture for new or existing computer systems.

Analyze customer's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements and specifications.

Travel not required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Critical Skills

Engineering experience with managing Linux, Unix, and Windows operating systems.

Knowledge of security best practices in lockdown down, automating lockdown and documenting security configuration.

Proficiency with software provisioning, configuration management, and application - deployment tool enabling infrastructure as code using Ansible or a tool like puppet, Chef or Salt.

Working knowledge of monitoring tools such as Nagios, Grafana etc.

Experience with configuration of VMware, and vSphere, deployment of virtual machine instances.

Demonstrated experience with enterprise testing and lab environments, active directory, PKI infrastructure.

Apt problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

5+ years of experience in a cloud engineering role or related positions.

Desired Certifications and Licenses

Any certification with cloud platforms such as Amazon, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Other relevant cyber certifications (CompTIA Sec+, Net+, etc.) are a bonus.

Special Requirements

TS/SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph.

Work Environment

Employee will be working indoors in an office environment with other people. Typical indoor and computer related noise level, and typical office, paper, and equipment related dust. Exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis.

Physical Demands

To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; see to read printed materials and computer screens; mobility to work in a typical office setting. Ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and may be required to provide recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

ADA: RSekure will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. EEO/AA: RSekure does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position and will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential job functions are subject to modification. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Company Overview

RSekure employees work alongside their civilian and military counterparts in the federal government to find creative, innovative solutions to today's problems. Our teams are committed to excellence and dedicated to our clients' missions. We believe in hiring bright people and empowering them to do their best work from day one. Bring your skills and share our vision! Learn more about us at

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work on challenging projects and make a significant impact.

Professional development opportunities and career growth prospects.

Group Term Life Insurance, LTD, and STD benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance Plans

401k and Retirement Options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

RSekure prides itself on its tradition of service, responsiveness and team work ethic. We don't just hire employees; we develop partnerships with our staff based around their personal career and educational goals. RSekure encourages professional development through our company-paid educational programs and training.

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