Demo

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Grid Networks
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2025
GRID Networks is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer with a strong background in Linux administration and common open-source tools and software to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in Linux administration and be able to mentor junior team members on system documentation, security hardening, triaging, diagnosing, and troubleshooting system and network issues. Additionally, the candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, be a self-starter, and have an intermediate understanding and experience with automation tools, virtualization, containerization, and cloud hosting.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Manage Linux servers running Debian, RHEL, and Ubuntu
  • Configure and maintain common open-source tools and software such as Apache, NGINX, Postgres, MariaDB, IPA/IDM, KeyCloak, LDAP, IPTables, pfSense, Wireguard, IPSec, and OpenVPN
  • Understand and apply networking protocols and concepts such as BGP, CIDR, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, Routing, Switching, and VLANs
  • Mentor junior team members on system documentation, security hardening, and triaging, diagnosing, and troubleshooting system and network issues
  • Work with other teams to deploy and maintain Linux systems and services
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Linux administration, automation, virtualization, containerization, and cloud hosting

Required Skills:

  • Strong background (6 years) in Linux administration
  • Familiarity with common open-source tools and software, and basic Linux utilities such as Git, scripting (Python, Bash), Ansible, AWX, cloud-init, and Foreman
  • Understanding of networking protocols and concepts, and experience with triaging, diagnosing, and troubleshooting system and network problems
  • Intermediate understanding and experience with automation tools, virtualization technologies such as VMWare and related concepts, cloud hosting and common provider platforms, and containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and LXC
  • Basic experience with at least one of the following: software-based phone systems such as Asterisk or Freeswitch, monitoring systems like Prometheus or Zabbix, or Elastic Stack
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Must enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, be a self-starter, and have a strong desire to learn and grow in their role

If you meet the qualifications listed above and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

Powered by JazzHR

6TlTYsYYFR

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Linux Systems Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Linux Systems Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$85,059 - $120,527
Income Estimation: 
$104,896 - $133,785
Income Estimation: 
$123,198 - $153,566
Income Estimation: 
$86,680 - $110,316
Income Estimation: 
$110,730 - $135,754
Income Estimation: 
$117,033 - $148,289
Income Estimation: 
$110,730 - $135,754
Income Estimation: 
$128,617 - $162,576
Income Estimation: 
$117,033 - $148,289
Income Estimation: 
$59,440 - $93,329
Income Estimation: 
$69,043 - $113,369
Income Estimation: 
$69,043 - $113,369
Income Estimation: 
$136,356 - $178,393

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Senior Linux Systems Engineer.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Assembly Skill

    • Income Estimation: $34,799 - $43,941
    • Income Estimation: $34,169 - $44,792
  • Automation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $34,799 - $43,941
    • Income Estimation: $36,534 - $47,241
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Grid Networks

Grid Networks
Hired Organization Address Reston, VA Full Time
We are looking for a Contract Administrator with both an understanding of the Federal Government Contracting process, Co...
Grid Networks
Hired Organization Address Reston, VA Full Time
We are looking for a Contract Manager with both an understanding of the Federal Government Contracting process, Commerci...
Grid Networks
Hired Organization Address Reston, VA Full Time
You will be responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring our growing office IT infrastructure as well as colla...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Linux Systems Engineer jobs in the Reston, VA area that may be a better fit.

Enterprise Release Manager - Systems Engineer - Senior #2037

Systems Engineer - Senior #2037 - COMPASS, Inc., Springfield, VA

Senior Kubernetes/Linux Engineer

Open Systems Technologies Corporation, Alexandria, VA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!