Linux Systems Engineer

Begin to plan and develop IT solutions to technical task or project objectives of limited scope. Provide tactical design,

engineering, technical specifications, project coordination, and configuration management for modules of complex IT

solutions. Assist more senior technical personnel in performing related activities in more complex tasks. Systems may consist

of servers, desktops, storage devices, data center components, utility software, or equivalent infrastructure components.

• Comply with team processes and practices for execution of assigned tasks. • Maintain technical expertise in systems

engineering. • Complete assigned administrative tasks in a timely and quality fashion. • Proactively communicate and

coordinate with others to provide support for assigned areas. • Maintain system performance by performing system

monitoring and analysis. • Assume technical responsibility for one or more infrastructure systems. • Develop, design and

implement plans associated with systems engineering, operations and management. • Accept the technical responsibility for

design, configuration, testing, or the preparation of specifications for configuration items. • Lead system hardware/software

troubleshooting with guidance from more senior technical personnel. • Apply technical knowledge toward cost effectiveness

and incorporate new ideas resulting from progress in the field. • Maintain system security through access monitoring,

control and evaluation. • Maintaining documentation and configuration information. • Shift schedule is determined by job assignment and may include off hours schedule. • Assignment may include 24x7 support as part of an on call rotational assignment.Experience in Unix server systems engineering, systems hardening and vulnerability management. Experience in installing and configuring Linux, especially Red Hat Enterprise Linux, servers on physical equipment as well as virtual platforms. Experience with Ansible, containers/OpenShift, UNIX shell scripting, VMware, Azure, and HP server hardware a plus. Software development experience, especially C or Python, is also a plus. Routine exposure to Unix systems administration in conjunction with development, application, web, open source, Cyber, or other primary experience in a Unix environment would also be considered. Candidate should possess good communication skills both verbal and written, be self-directed and have solid team performance. A college degree and experience in related assignments, knowledge of academic as well as practical aspects of Systems Engineering are preferred. Ongoing technical development in Systems Engineering, detailed technical knowledge base of hardware/software concepts, interfaces, principles, and techniques. Ability to apply formal training. Awareness of industry standards and emerging directions in systems engineering.High School Diploma, GED, or other equivalent State Credential