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Freddie Mac

Engineer, Senior (Linux/AWS)

Mclean, VA · On-site

Experience with Linux engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance, and systems integration. * Automation development experience including application of Infrastructure ...

Freddie Mac

Engineer, Senior (Linux/AWS)

Mclean, VA · On-site

Experience with Linux engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance, and systems integration. * Automation development experience including application of Infrastructure ...

Freddie Mac

Engineer, Senior (Linux/AWS)

Mclean, VA · On-site

Experience with Linux engineering, including lifecycle management, kernel patching, maintenance, and systems integration. * Automation development experience including application of Infrastructure ...

Nwis

Security Product Reverse Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

This is a contract role requiring hands-on technical excellence and proven experience working with ... Linux kernel * macOS (OS X) internals * Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing and ...

MANTECH

Linux Engineer

Quantico, VA

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to support our current NCIS contract out of Quantico, VA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * The Linux Engineer ...

MANTECH

Linux Engineer

Quantico, VA · On-site

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to support our current NCIS contract out of Quantico, VA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * The Linux Engineer ...

ManTech International

Linux Engineer

Quantico, VA · On-site

$107K - $179K/yr

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to support our current NCIS contract out of Quantico, VA. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * The Linux Engineer ...

TrustPoint

Embedded Software Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

The Position TrustPoint is currently seeking a Full Time Embedded Software Engineer to join the ... Experience with Embedded linux, RTOS, and Linux kernel or Petalinux * Support the Space and Ground ...

TrustPoint

Embedded Software Engineer

Dulles, VA · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

The Position TrustPoint is currently seeking a Full Time Embedded Software Engineer to join the ... Experience with Embedded linux, RTOS, and Linux kernel or Petalinux * Support the Space and Ground ...

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What is the difference between Contract Linux Kernel Engineer vs Contract Embedded Linux Developer?

AspectContract Linux Kernel EngineerContract Embedded Linux Developer
Required CredentialsLinux kernel knowledge, C programming, Linux certificationsEmbedded systems, Linux, C/C++, hardware familiarity
Work EnvironmentKernel development, system-level programming, Linux environmentsEmbedded devices, hardware integration, real-time systems
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hardware manufacturers, open-source projectsConsumer electronics, automotive, IoT devices
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on kernel-level expertise, system optimizationFocus on embedded system development, hardware-software integration

The Contract Linux Kernel Engineer primarily works on kernel development, system optimization, and low-level Linux system tasks. In contrast, the Contract Embedded Linux Developer focuses on developing Linux-based software for embedded devices, often involving hardware integration. Both roles require Linux and C expertise but differ in scope and environment, catering to different industry needs.

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Senior Systems Engineer (Linux)

Senior Systems Engineer (Linux)

Govcio LLC

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Job description

GovCIO is currently hiring a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support critical infrastructure modernization and platform engineering activities for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This highly technical role focuses on designing, engineering, and maintaining secure, high-availability Linux enterprise architectures. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position.
Responsibilities
The Senior Systems / Linux Engineer will serve as the core technical authority for enterprise Linux infrastructure and operating system security. Core responsibilities include:
  • Lead the comprehensive engineering, technical planning, and execution of modernizing legacy infrastructure into scalable Linux-based enterprise architectures.
  • Configure, optimize, and manage enterprise-grade Linux distributions, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), across hybrid cloud environments.
  • Analyze and address all operating system performance, resource optimization, storage allocation, and kernel tuning implications.
  • Architect and implement robust, high-availability Linux clusters, failover mechanisms, and automated backup strategies.
  • Design and deploy automated configuration management scripts and infrastructure as code (IaC) to eliminate manual deployment steps.
  • Develop the foundational infrastructure and secure pipelines required for seamless integration into enterprise data tools.
  • Conduct technical root cause analysis, performance monitoring, and security hardening on active Linux systems and servers.
  • Proactively identify architectural vulnerabilities during system migrations and design targeted engineering workarounds.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, deployment guides, and infrastructure topology diagrams.

Qualifications
High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)
Required Skills & Experience
  • Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+) and a recognized Linux certification (e.g., RHCE, RHCSA).
  • Deep technical proficiency in administrative engineering, configuration, and advanced troubleshooting of RHEL or similar enterprise Linux platforms.
  • Hands-on engineering experience using advanced automation scripts (e.g., Ansible, Bash, Python, or Puppet) for systems orchestration.
  • Proven experience implementing DISA STIGs and hardening enterprise Linux operating systems to meet federal security baselines.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance
Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Prior experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) software modernization programs.
  • Direct experience utilizing or developing custom integrations and data connectors for the Collibra data governance platform.
  • Familiarity with hosting, connecting, or optimizing Linux-based server environments that support the Collibra data governance platform.
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux storage management (LVM, SAN, NAS) and network configuration (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls).
  • Experience engineering virtualized environments (VMware vSphere) or cloud-hosted infrastructure (AWS, Azure).

Posted Salary Range
USD $115,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

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