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MANTECH

Linux Engineer

Quantico, VA · On-site

Bachelor's degree and minimum of 4 years of experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.X, 8 ... DevOps and Automation. * Familiarity with the DIACAP and/or RMF accreditation processes ...

Princeton IT Services

Sr Linux Engineer

Orange, CT · On-site

Senior Linux Engineer Location: Orange, Connecticut (Onsite) Job Type: Full-Time Contract Job ... Design, install, configure, and maintain Linux systems (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.) in physical ...

ManTech

Linux Engineer

Quantico, VA · On-site

$107K - $179K/yr

The Linux Engineer will maintain, update, and secure existing Linux systems on both classified and ... Experience with Red Hat based tools such as Ansible and Red Hat Satellite. * Familiarity with at ...

ManTech International

Linux Engineer

Quantico, VA · On-site

$107K - $179K/yr

The Linux Engineer will maintain, update, and secure existing Linux systems on both classified and ... Experience with Red Hat based tools such as Ansible and Red Hat Satellite. * Familiarity with at ...

Mondo

Senior Linux Administrator

Owings Mills, MD · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Preferred Qualifications: • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified Architect ... Linux migration or modernization initiatives. • Experience with Linux security hardening and ...

Deegit Inc

Linux Administrator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Red Hat Linux) • Application installation, support, testing, and troubleshooting skills • Virtualization Experience (VMware) • Deployment & Configuration Automation Experience (desired: Cobbler ...

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What is a Red Hat Linux Engineer job?

A Red Hat Linux Engineer is an IT professional responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). They ensure system security, optimize performance, and troubleshoot issues in enterprise environments. These engineers work with automation tools like Ansible, manage system patches, and support cloud or on-premise infrastructure. Certification such as the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) is often beneficial.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Red Hat Linux Engineer position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Red Hat Linux Engineer, you need in-depth knowledge of Linux system administration, shell scripting, troubleshooting, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ansible automation, and certifications like RHCSA or RHCE are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration are key soft skills. These competencies allow engineers to maintain secure, reliable IT environments and efficiently support organizational infrastructure needs.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Red Hat Linux Engineer?

A Red Hat Linux Engineer generally spends their day managing and maintaining Linux servers, implementing updates and security patches, and troubleshooting system issues to ensure optimal performance. You may also automate routine tasks using configuration management tools like Ansible and write scripts to improve efficiency. Collaboration is frequent, as you'll often work with network, security, and development teams to support projects and resolve technical incidents. This hands-on, team-oriented environment offers the chance to continuously build technical skills and contribute to critical IT operations.

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Linux Engineer

Linux Engineer

MANTECH

Quantico, VA • On-site

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Posted 22 days ago

ManTech rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 215 rated software companies

Job description

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 will maintain, update, and secure existing Linux systems on both classified and unclassified networks in support of Cyber investigations and operations.

  • Candidates will be responsible for optimizing, maintaining, and securing Linux systems to ensure optimum performance with minimal downtime. 

  • Candidates may also be asked for creative contributions to improve existing processes and for surge support for various initiatives in areas related to their area of expertise

  • Travel may be required to support operations.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 4 years of experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.X, 8.X, 9.X with a strong command-line interface (CLI) skillset (additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).

  • Experience securing Linux systems with DISA STIG requirements.

  • Experience with Red Hat based tools such as Ansible and Red Hat Satellite.

  • Familiarity with at least one common scripting language such as Python, Perl, bash, etc

  • Experience with virtualization tools (Vmware, KVM, Proxmox)

Preferred Requirements: 

  • Experience with monitoring solutions such as Icinga2 or Nagios Experience and / or willingness to learn DevOps and Automation.

  • Familiarity with the DIACAP and/or RMF accreditation processes, specifically with configuring Linux systems in compliance with the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

  • Experience with maintaining a secure, standard OS build process.

  • Experience installing and managing PostgreSQL.

Security Clearance Required:

  • Must have a current/active Top Secret / SCI.

Physical Requirements:

  • Sedentary Work

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