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NinjaOne

Software Packaging Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site +1

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... Linux. * 3+ years of experience scripting in PowerShell (Bash or Python a plus). * Strong ...

NinjaOne

Software Packaging Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site +1

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... Linux. * 3+ years of experience scripting in PowerShell (Bash or Python a plus). * Strong ...

GRVTY

Vulnerability & Exploitation Specialist

Annapolis, MD · On-site +1

$180K - $230K/yr

... linux, RE and debugging tools, and more. Work on this program takes place in both customer and contractors SCIFs in the Annapolis Junction, MD area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS ...

NinjaOne

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site +1

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... Intermediate+ level Linux administration, scripting, and troubleshooting * Demonstrable knowledge ...

NinjaOne

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site +1

$160K - $240K/yr

Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in ... Intermediate+ level Linux administration, scripting, and troubleshooting * Demonstrable knowledge ...

Parsons

Technical Engineer Secret

Aberdeen, MD · Remote

$103K - $181K/yr

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside within driving distance of Aberdeen ... System administration experience (Windows and/or Linux environments) * Experience with GOTS/COTS ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote linux in Baltimore, MD is $54.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.90 and $58.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What kinds of projects or daily tasks can I expect as a Remote Linux professional?

As a Remote Linux professional, your daily tasks may include server provisioning, managing user accounts, monitoring system health, deploying software updates, and troubleshooting network or application issues. You may also work on automation projects using scripting languages or configuration management tools to streamline system operations. Collaboration is often virtual, so you'll join regular meetings, coordinate with development or DevOps teams, and document processes or incidents thoroughly. Depending on your employer, you may participate in on-call rotations or respond to urgent incidents to ensure uptime and security. This variety of responsibilities provides both technical challenges and opportunities for skill development in a dynamic environment.

What is a Remote Linux job?

A Remote Linux job involves managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux-based systems from a remote location. Professionals in these roles may work as system administrators, DevOps engineers, or cloud engineers, ensuring server uptime, security, and performance. Common tasks include configuring servers, automating processes, and deploying applications. These jobs require expertise in Linux command-line tools, scripting languages, and networking. Many companies hire remote Linux professionals to support cloud environments, web servers, and enterprise systems.

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

To thrive in a Remote Linux role, you need a strong understanding of Linux system administration, shell scripting, networking concepts, and troubleshooting skills, often supported by a degree in computer science or relevant certifications such as CompTIA Linux+ or RHCSA. Proficiency with configuration management tools (like Ansible or Puppet), remote monitoring solutions, and cloud platforms is commonly required. Strong communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities are key soft skills that help remote professionals excel. These skills ensure reliable system performance, efficient collaboration with distributed teams, and successful problem resolution in remote environments.

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IP and Optical Test Engineers

IP and Optical Test Engineers

By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site, Remote

$100K - $200K/yr

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Company Overview
By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.
Position Overview
By Light is seeking IP and Optical Network Test Engineers to support a future contract award on the SETI Small Business contract vehicle.
Our IP and Optical Network Engineers assess, test, and recommend solutions and technologies to improve all aspects of DISN Transport systems. These technologies include network devices (Optical Transport Systems, Optical Line Systems, Optical Transponders, routers, switches, firewalls, and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and services Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA), Access Control List (ACL), secure remote access (i.e Secure shell, Secure VPN, IPSec), and IPv6 capable devices.
Network Test Engineers are responsible for all DISN aspects regarding the design review/recommendation, lab testing, evaluation/certification, and implementation/deployment as well as provide Tier 3 support for the DoD's NIPRNet and SIPRNet backbone networks.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical expertise in design review, lab testing & test report, implementation plan and deployment of new advanced large-scale complex DoD networks.
  • Implement MPLS services offerings on the DISN network. MPLS services include L3VPN, L2VPN, VPLS (Virtual Private LAN service) and CsC (Carrier Supporting Carrier). Platforms tested include Juniper MX Series, Cisco ASR Series routers.
  • Provide expertise in order to certify and support Optical systems to include optical switches, amplifiers, regenerators, Optical Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Optical Transport Networking (OTN), Optical Transport Unit (OTU) frames, OTN-based backbones, optical light paths, optical spectrum sharing, optical virtual private networks (O-VPNs), wavelength-based private services, Packet-Optical Transport System (P-OTS), Ethernet, Flexible Ethernet (FlexE), Carrier Ethernet.
  • Provide technical security expertise in design, test, evaluation and deployment of advanced large-scale complex DoD networks. Review security requirements set by DoD agencies for the NIPRNET/SIPRNET network protection; Assess and analyze current NIPRNET/SIPRNET network architecture; Propose and analyze potential solutions.
  • Conducting audits, risk assessment, threat analysis, contingency planning and implementing security standards and methods.
  • Reviews security threats to the current DoD NIPRNet/Internet gateway IA infrastructure, architecture, and technology and determines/implements effective countermeasures IAW established policies/regulations/directives.
  • Delivers Router and Firewall Test Plans, Test Reports, as well as Implementation Plans to provide direction for deployment in the production environment. Prepare field recommendations and Configuration Guides.
  • Provide Tier III engineering support to field operations personnel and deliver Field Support Lessons Learned reports.
  • Conduct market research to find products to meet requirements.

Required Experience/Qualifications
  • BS in Networking, Telecommunications, or related area required.
  • DoD 8570-01-M IAT Level I or higher to include one of the following: A+ CE, CCNA-Security, CND, Network+ CE, SSCP Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, or CISSP.
  • Extensive experience in IP or Optical Networking.
  • Expertise in large-scale IP/Optical & Testing with backbone routers running ISIS, BGP/MP-BGP (multi AS), MPLS routing protocols, switches and testing gear including traffic generators from IXIA and Spirent Test Center

Preferred Experience/Qualifications
  • Professional Networking Certifications such as Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIE or Ciena OC-P are highly preferred.
  • Hardware certification testing, JUNOS/IOS-XR/Ciena operating system regression testing.
  • DISN IP or Optical Design Experience
  • Network test equipment/Traffic Generator such as IXIA and Spirent Test Center.
  • Firewalls (Juniper/Netscreen, Cisco ASA/PIX, CyberGuard, SideWinder), VPN products (IPSec, SSL VPN).
  • IDS/IPS (Arbor Peakflow DoS & Traffic, Top Layer, ForeScout).
  • F5 Big-IP load balancer, BlueCoat Web Proxy.
  • Unix (SUN/HP/BSD) Servers/Workstations, Linux, PC Servers/Workstations
  • VMWare ESXi server.
  • JunOS, Cisco IOS & IOS-XR, UNIX (Sun Solaris, BSD, HPUX, SCO), VMWare, Linux, FreeBSD, Microsoft OS Servers and Workstations.
  • Certificate Authority Server, ACE/SecureID Server, TACACS+, RADIUS, MS Exchange, Sendmail, Apache web server, PKI, WINS, DHCP, DNS, FTP/SFTP/TFTP, SSH, NTP, Netflow/Cflowd servers.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with management and staff at all levels.
  • Candidate should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary Range
Based on the roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the projected pay range for this position is: $100,000 - $200,000.
The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

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