Senior Linux Engineer

NiZA Business Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer that applies expert knowledge in Linux/Unix environments for infrastructure support to an advanced NCPS environment. Works with a team of highly skilled administrators to provide senior level administrative functions for a primarily RHEL environment. Mentor junior system administrators and recommend design changes to improve the system operability. This is a full-time, on-site at the client’s facility (Dulles) role supporting a large Government client initiative.

Required Skills:

• Experience with system administration in Red Hat version 6 or 7(rhel6/rhel7) with the ability to engineer, install, administer and maintain complex system architectures.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in centralized patch management using Red Hat Solutions.
• Extensive knowledge in containerized environments.
• Proficiency with configuration management using Ansible or Puppet.
• Skilled in Linux-related scripting (Bash, Perl, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge and understanding of operating systems, networks and services.
• Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills including preparing and presenting results, findings and alternatives and influencing management decision making based on the best available data.

Desired knowledge and experience:

• Kerberos/LDAP
• Openshift
• IDM/Free IPA
• Docker
• Ambari
• Ansible
• Puppet
• Satellite Server
• Nagios Training/certifications in any of the following strongly desired:
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in related field with 4 years of relevant experience. Additional years of work experience may be substituted for a degree.

Required Security Clearance:

• Must have an active Secret Clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI access. Must be able to obtain DHS program suitability prior to starting employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Experience:

• relevant: 4 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Contract Length:

• More than 1 year

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction