Linux System Engineer Internship Jobs in Tampa, FL

For over 20 years iGov's products and services reflect a commitment to our mission to deliver innovative, mission-centric IT solutions to our government customers. We are a highly focused engineering and management services company and our capabilities help our customers meet their mission-critical program needs.iGov is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our Team to work primarily on the MARCENT Program. As a technology leader, you will support our overall technical solution and provide technology assessments. You will serve as an engineer and advisor to the Lead Engineer on all system engineering matters. This position supports the technical performance for systems requirements definition, engineering design, system integration, accreditation, and testing. This position may require work at government locations or at iGov's integration facility in Tampa Florida and may require travel to Government and/or contractor CONUS facilities.Essential Responsibilities:Accomplish project milestonesEnsure work environment meets standards for ethics, fairness and safetyComply with time reporting and conduct timecard approvalsAdhere to project plans to include cost, and scheduleAssist, support and collaborate with peer EngineersEvaluate and recommend new products, solutions and designs in response to requirementsPlan, design, integrate, configure, test, document and support for the entire CSfC solutionAuthor, manage and maintain written technical materialsTimely Attendance is an essential function of your job.Other systems engineer related duties as required.Design, install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8/9) systems in physical, virtual, and cloud environments.Develop and maintain scripts and programs to automate system administration tasks, monitoring, provisioning, and routine operations.Perform system hardening, security patching, and compliance (CIS, STIG, etc.) on Red Hat platforms.Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability; proactively identify and resolve issues using custom scripts and tools.Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to support infrastructure needs and integration requirements.Manage system lifecycle, including patching, updates, and configuration consistency across environments.Participate in on-call rotation and provide advanced troubleshooting support for production incidents.Document architecture, procedures, scripts, and runbooks; contribute to knowledge sharing and mentoring junior engineers.Continuously improve operational efficiency through effective scripting and programming practices.Essential Required Experience & Skills: Astute observer with effective root cause identification and problem-solving skillsFamiliar with project management approaches, project lifecycles, and toolsPrior military experience and experience in deploying tactical information technology equipment in support of military is a plus.Ability to obtain US security clearanceTeam player able to work collaboratively with and through othersExcellent active listening skillsExceptional communication skills – both written and verbalAbility to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiencesAbility to establish and maintain strong relationshipsFlexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations3+ years of hands-on experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in production environments.Strong proficiency in scripting and programming for Linux systems administration (Bash required; Python strongly preferred).Solid understanding of Linux networking, storage (LVM, multipath), and system services.Experience writing reliable, maintainable scripts and programs for automation, monitoring, and system management.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Desired Skills & Qualifications:One or more of the following industry recognized accreditations is preferred:CompTIA Security+CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA, RHCE)Educational Requirements:Bachelor's degree or Associates degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline iGov offers a competitive salary package and excellent benefits to include:ESOP401(k) matchingMedical, Dental, Vision insuranceProfessional DevelopmentDisability InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountPaid HolidaysPTO EEO: M/F/D/VIf you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by emailing our HR department at HR@igov.com.