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Principal Linux Engineer

Piper Companies
Piper Companies Salary
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2025
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Principal Linux Engineer to join a DoD program located in Washington, DC. The Principal Linux Engineer will support a team as they migrate a Microsoft shop over to a Linux environment and integrate new tools and technologies. This is an on-site position that will be able to hold a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities for the Principal Linux Engineer include:

  • Design, deploy, integrate, and maintain Linux environments, support infrastructure and assist with the migration
  • Integrate RHEL and Ubuntu systems, configure new systems, ensure patches are maintained, and ensure compliance and requirements are met
  • Develop an operating system for the team and a plan to ensure all systems run smoothly
  • Certify log management into a single repository, respond to various client needs, and act as senior lead and escalation point

Required Qualifications for the Principal Linux Engineer include:

  • 15 years of experience focused on Systems Engineering
  • Experience with Linux, RHEL, and Ubuntu
  • Sec Certification
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Top Secret Clearance

Compensation for the Principal Linux Engineer include:

  • Salary Range: $150,000-200,000 **depending on experience**
  • Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, CIGNA Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 2/7. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.”

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