Systems Engineer - Linux (TS/SCI required)

Systems Engineer - Linux (TS/SCI required)

Herndon, VA – Onsite

5%-10% International travel to OCONUS locations

Full-Time/Direct Hire

Job Description

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team supporting on-site national security missions. In this role, you will contribute to Systems Design & Architecture, Integration & Testing, Data Analysis, and Capability Development. You will engage in systems planning, installation, commissioning, site surveys, and troubleshooting to deliver tailored solutions for critical missions. Working as part of a U.S.-based operations team, you will provide technical guidance and collaborate with international developers and engineers. You will play a key role in ensuring system efficiency and operational effectiveness while addressing complex challenges to meet customer needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain various technical equipment, including server components and software, manage virtual servers.
• Supervise & perform troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, running diagnostics, documenting problems, prioritizing resolutions, and assessing risk.
• Assist with the OEM level design and development of internal solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Design, test, and implement process and systems automation capabilities to improve overall operational effectiveness and performance.

Required Experience/Skills

• Active TS/SCI.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to travel.
• Ability to support short-term international travel.
• 3-5 years of Linux/UNIX system administration experience.
• 2 years of experience in systems design & architecture, integration & testing, data analysis, or capability development.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or related field (or relevant experience as substitute).
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and solving problems in complex systems environments.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Understanding of mobile telecom network architectures and related hardware, software, and protocols.
• Experience working directly with the development team to resolve software and hardware problems and applying software and hardware patches.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, NAT, routing and switching.
• Experience with analyzing logs, stack traces, debug libraries, software/hardware.
• Possesses an understanding of Python, Bash, SQL databases.
• Create installation guides and as-built documentation.
• Experience with Linux firewall and VPN configuration

Pay Summary:

Salary up to $190,000/yr, depending on experience.

Join this growing and expanding company as they break into new markets!

Linux (RHEL/CentOS) | TS/SCI | Systems Engineering | Linux Firewall