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Peraton

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

The ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in Linux administration, with ... Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and ...

Grid Networks

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

The ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in Linux administration, with ... We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional ...

Peraton

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA

$104K - $166K/yr

The ideal candidates will have at least 6 years ofexperience in Linux administration, with ... Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and ...

Peraton

Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA

$104K - $166K/yr

The ideal candidates will have at least 6 years ofexperience in Linux administration, with ... Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Linux Administrator

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Provide systems administration-related solutions. * Maintain best practices for managing services ... The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $145,000/Yr. Actual compensation ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Linux Administrator

Gaithersburg, MD

$110K - $145K/yr

Provide systems administration-related solutions. * Maintain best practices for managing services ... The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $145,000/Yr. Actual compensation ...

Red Arch Solutions

Linux System Administrator

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Linux Administration * Storage & Backup Management * Security & Compliance * System Monitoring & Performance Tuning * Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis * Automation & Scripting Salary range for ...

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Required CredentialsLinux certifications (e.g., LPIC, CompTIA Linux+)Network certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+)
Work EnvironmentData centers, server rooms, cloud environmentsOffice networks, enterprise infrastructure
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, hosting providers, cloud servicesCorporate, healthcare, education sectors
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

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Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Grid Networks

Reston, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Salary:

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. This is an on-site position. Candidates must be self-starters who enjoy working in fast-paced and dynamic environments. The ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in Linux administration, with experience building and maintaining production systems in virtualized environments. Candidates should also have an intermediate understanding and experience with automation tools, virtualization, containerization, and cloud hosting.


What youll do

You will be responsible for planning, deploying, and maintaining a wide variety of Linux-based services. Ideal candidates will have a experience with the technologies, management, and configuration of all aspects of a delivered service. This frequently entails experience with a wide variety of networking, Linux, virtualization, and application configurations.


Youll be a great fit if you meet the following

  • 6+ years managing Linux servers running Debian, RHEL, and Ubuntu
  • Experience configuring and maintaining common open-source tools and software such as Apache, NGINX, Postgres, MariaDB, IPA/IDM, KeyCloak, LDAP, IPTables, pfSense, Wireguard, IPSec, and OpenVPN
  • Experience working directly with virtualization platforms such as VMWare, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Experience creating and configuring automation tools, such as Ansible, AWX, and Foreman
  • Understanding and applying networking protocols and concepts such as BGP, CIDR, DHCP, DNS, OSPF, Routing, Switching, and VLANs
  • Mentoring junior team members on system documentation, security hardening, and diagnosing and troubleshooting system and network issues
  • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in Linux administration, automation, virtualization, containerization, and cloud hosting
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively

It would be even better if you have experience

  • Building and configuring software-based phone systems such as Asterisk or Freeswitch
  • Building and configuring monitoring systems like Prometheus, Nagios, or Zabbix.
  • Building and configuring ELK
  • Experience configuring Cisco, Juniper, and similar networking devices
  • Experience configuring and managing Quagga/FRR
  • Designing and implementing wide-area networks
  • Designing and implementing VMWare and related systems
  • Familiarity with core mobile networking terms and technologies

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.


GRID Networks is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at GRID Networks are based on an individuals capabilities and qualifications. All qualified applicants and employees receive consideration for employment, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.