TS/SCI w/ Poly - Cloud Linux Engineer

This role requires an active TS / SCI w / Full Scope Polygraph clearance

The Infrastructure Team Member will be responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance

of all Linux infrastructure systems, both on premises and in cloud. The individual will work with network

and systems engineers as well as application developers to install, configure, and maintain systems.

Activities include but are not limited to :

Manage day to day operations of systems by monitoring system performance, configuration,

maintenance, and repair.

• Assist application teams with creation and configuration of Linux systems and platforms.
• Work with other teams to deploy new software and improve existing systems
• Project based development, implementation, and documentation of Linux systems and

capabilities (Security enhancements, Resource Monitoring and Notification, Dev / Ops

Automation, etc.)

Perform initial troubleshooting of issues and work with other teams, as necessary, to efficiently

resolve issues.

• Provide regular updates on project status through established team communication tools.
• Participate in and conducting applicable accreditation support (scans, automation, auditing,

etc.) on Linux systems.

Apply system firmware and update security and other patches.

Requirements

Required skills

1. Extensive experience as a Unix / Linux Systems Administrator of Linux, preferably RHEL / CentOS

installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting)

2. Prior experience with one or more scripting tools : Shell, Perl / CGI, Python, Ruby

3. Experience with Linux architecture, networking, and optimization

4. Relevant experience managing and monitoring Linux server resources in a VMWare / VSphere

environment

5. Prior experience with Centrify and Active Directory integration and management of Linux

groups, accounts, and servers

6. Ability to establish and manage Linux platforms in a cloud environment. The engineer will be

able to advise customers on best practices for managing these assets for optimal mission goal

achievement within budget.

7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

8. Ability to communicate technical information both orally and written

Optional Experience

1. Prior experience with SQL querying of a relational database, such as MySQL

2. Prior experience setting up Docker clusters using Swarm and or Kubernetes

3. Prior experience with git for Infrastructure code management

NiFi System Engineering

1. Prior experience with Apache NiFi, NiFi data flow design, and NiFi clustering

2. Working knowledge of common data formats, languages, and transforms such as XML, XPATH,

XSLT, JSON, JPATH, AVRO, CSV, and HTML

3. Working knowledge of regular expressions (e.g., Java, RegEx, or Perl), data queueing protocols

e.g., Kafka, MQueue), Amazon Web Services (SQS, SNS, S3), and NiFi Expression Language

4. Prior experience in securing data transmission with PKI certificates including requesting, signing,

installing, and renewing certificates for applications and operating systems using Java Keytool

and / or OpenSSH

Strong documentation skills using common collaboration / wiki tools such as Confluence, Jira and drawing

tools such as Visio.

Benefits

Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients.

We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical / dental / vision benefits, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K contribution, regular team events, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!