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Contract Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM , is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be responsible for ... Proficient in C, C++, and Linux kernel development, applicable in complex, large-scale systems.

Embedded Software Engineer

Dulles, VA · On-site

$123K - $151K/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 ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$123K - $151K/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 ...

Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM , is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be responsible for ... Proficient in C, C++, and Linux kernel development, applicable in complex, large-scale systems.

Aerostar, a business unit of TCOM , is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be responsible for ... Proficient in C, C++, and Linux kernel development, applicable in complex, large-scale systems.

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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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Junior Red Hat Linux Engineer

Agile Defense

Quantico, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Agile Defense is a company focused on providing innovative solutions for national security. They are seeking a Junior Red Hat Linux Engineer to support the design and implementation of the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) for Government Enterprise Networks, operating and maintaining the necessary infrastructure and providing training to operators.
Responsibilities:
• Install and patch operating systems, application, and document Department Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs) applicable to each network environment for all ACAS implementations.
• Assesses current ACAS implementations for each of the GEN networks and recommend changes.
• Document the steps required to design the ACAS solution for each of the GEN networks to include IP address, Fully Qualified Domain Name, and physical location of each component.
• Create network diagrams of the designs with Microsoft Visio (include list of hardware and software requirements).
• Maintains the Nessus scanners and Passive Vulnerability Scanner’s (PVS) connectivity with the associated Security Center (SC).
• Develop and/or update the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support each of the client ACAS solutions documented within the SharePoint portal.
• Provide reports as necessary.
• Build Linux Server from DISA provided ISO image.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
• Required Certification(s): DoD 8570 IAT III or IAM II (CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, GSE, SCNA, CISSP, CAP, GSLC, CISM, GCED, GCIH, CISO, or HCISPP)
• Knowledge and experience with RedHat Linux.
• Possesses understanding and experience with common cybersecurity toolsets and processes to include STIGs, CAS, IAVA Management and Implementation, and Operation Order (OPORD)/Fragmentary Order (FRAGO) support.
• 3+ years’ experience in supporting, configuring, and administering Linux
• 3+ (RHEL) operating system in an enterprise environment RHEL 7.x or greater
• Experience with virtualized environments (vSphere, ESXI)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience.
• Must be able to troubleshoot SSH connection issues.
• Good understanding of LVM Partitioning, Disk space and troubleshooting Systems related issues.
• Familiar with VMware and vSphere.
• Understanding of SSL/TLS Certificate and OS hardening.
• Strong understanding of Network configuration and troubleshooting (nmtui, nmcli, service, netstat, grep, top command).
• Understanding of patching and RPM package management is a MUST!!!
• Be able to troubleshoot Kernel Panic, Root and Grub password Reset, & Firewall configurations.
• Familiar with Ansible, Ansible-playbook and ansible roles
Preferred:
• Understanding on Red Hat Satellite Version 6.12 or higher
• Familiar with Active Directory Concepts, LDAP, or Kerberos
• Familiar with migration from RHEL7 to RHEL8 using Leapp utility.
• Build or configure new YUM Repositories for patching purposes.
• Familiar with AWS/AZURE Cloud for future projects.
• Scripting (Nessus Attack Scripting Language (NASL), Python, Bash)
• Engineering experience with Nessus Manager and Monitor Implementation
• Able to spin new instance on the cloud from a given AMI or Launch Template
• Understand the concept of Security Groups, VPC, IAM, Autoscaling, Load Balancer Container architecture
Company:
Agile Defense is an information technology company located in Reston. It is a sub-organization of Agile-BOT. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Reston, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.