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Principal Systems Engineer

Apex Systems
Newport, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Job Details

Job#: 2067700

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Linux Engineer to join our Submarine Trainer Development Team supporting the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. You will work with latest generation Intel based servers, Linux cluster configurations and virtualization architectures including Red Hat KVM. You will be responsible for designing, installing, monitoring, optimizing, and troubleshooting our large-scale System of Systems architecture building high-fidelity simulation, training, and analysis products for the US Navy. This position requires ship, a DoD Secret Security clearance, and is full-time onsite.

If interested please email Erica Mokun, with a copy of your resume.

Salary Range: $102,400 - $153,600

Onsite : Newport Rhode Island

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such

The responsibilities for this position are to design, develop, install, and integrate submarine training systems. Qualified applicants will perform the following tasks:

  • Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, system services, application software and system management tools for Linux systems, both natively and within virtual machines
  • Work with team to monitor and test applications, virtual machines, and containers to identify issues with installation and performance.
  • Troubleshoot Information Technology (IT) Systems to diagnose and suggest/implement potential solutions.
  • Support physical hardware installation of IT computing equipment and cabling at both local and remote sites.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience OR Master's Degree with 3 years of experience OR High School diploma with 9 years' experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
  • Familiar with bash scripting.
  • Familiar with virtualization technologies, preferably Red Hat KVM (e.g., Red Hat KVM, VMware, libvirt/virsh)
  • Familiar with Networking (OSI Network Layers, TCP/IP, DHCP)
  • ship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
  • Ability to work on site at Middletown RI.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active Security Clearance
  • Current IAT Level I Certifications
  • Network
  • Security
  • Linux
  • Experience with Cisco switch/router configuration development and deployment
  • Experience with System Build Automation Tools (Linux kickstart, Puppet, Windows Deployment Server (WDS)
  • Computer/Electronics Hardware knowledge
  • Intel server configurations
  • Configuration management experience with both centralized and distributed version control systems (e.g., SVN and Git)
  • Experience with submarine tactical systems.
  • Navy junior officer experience.
    EEO Employer

    Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or . #clearence

    Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

    Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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