Linux Systems Engineer / Admin

Linux System Engineer / Admin

Location : Mclean

Work Type : Onsite

Remote Work : NO

Job Description

Gridiron IT is seeking a highly motivated Linux System Engineer and Administrator with hands on experience with the full lifecycle development and maintenance of physical and virtual servers. The qualified candidate will have demonstrated experience with multiple cloud platforms, automation technologies, and with Linux system administration. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth operation of existing enterprise systems by patching and updating the system regularly; while automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency, performance, and the security profile of the systems under management. The system engineer must also act as a subject matter expert consulting with security analysts and tenant mission system owners to resolve incidents and ensure the troubleshooting problems encountered to minimize service interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation

Develop and implement solutions, end-to-end integrating a mix of cloud, platform, and application components.

Install patches for Linux systems, and enterprise continuous monitoring applications such as Splunk and Rapid7.

Required Qualifications

Search & Reporting

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Requires TS / SCI with a CI Polygraph.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range : $109,000 - $230,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits : Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.