Linux Systems Engineer

Travel: No

SAIC has an immediate opening for an experienced candidate in the area of Linux Engineering/Networking. The successful candidate will serve as an IT technology integrator and developer that utilizes Linux hardware, virtual and cloud-based infrastructures, containerization and hardware provisioning of small form factor PCs for in-house quick reaction efforts. The candidate will work closely with the customer and other team members to continually evolve and integrate best practices to infrastructure provisioning, monitoring and deployment. The candidate will leverage a deep understanding of various operating systems, Linux networking protocols, and security practices in order to deliver complex and unique solutions to enable mission. Applicants are expected to already have a basic understanding of Linux, Linux networking technologies, Linux routing, and a willingness and ability to troubleshoot problems.

Must currently have a TS/SCI and Poly

BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or demonstrated equivalent experience

Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines, evolving priorities, and the potential to conduct operational support in adverse working environments

Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals (e.g. OSI model and IP subnetting basics) and Linux routing to include firewall, NAT and policy-based routing

Experience using Linux, including command line

Experience implementing and deploying infrastructure end-to-end infrastructure and systems from scratch. Candidates will have in-depth expertise in Linux, Linux networking and routing protocols, logging and troubleshooting

Experience troubleshooting technical problems related to networking and virtualization technologies

Familiarization with virtualization and containerization techniques and technologies

Working knowledge of network routing (Layers 2 and 3), network security appliances, VPNs and encryption fundamentals (e.g. OpenVPN, Wireguard, OpenSSL, asymmetric cryptography)

Ability to independently research innovative solutions in-house to address unique requirements

Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g. Bash, Python, JavaScript) to enable automation

Experience creating bootable system images

Willingness to complete a short take-home assignment as part of the interview process

Desired Qualifications

Expert knowledge of Linux and/or UNIX file systems, permissions, feature sets, configurations

Experience with a variety of single board computers

Experience working with cloud-based architectures (e.g. Amazon EC2, Microsoft Azure, etc)