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Job Description ECS is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II (Unix/Linux) to work in our Pocatello, ID office . The candidate shall be responsible for design, deployment, testing, certification, patching, addressing interoperability issues, not only of the base operating system, but for all support libraries, components, and application dependencies. Position requirements and duties of the Senior Systems Engineer II (Unix/Linux): * R esponsible for the engineering design, installation, implementation, and configuration as well as ongoing support of the Unix/Linux Infrastructure. * P ossess advanced knowledge and skill for all Linux environments. * Create and maintain bare-metal and virtual machines with the appropriate distribution and patch levels of Linux and network configuration, using tools that include Satellite Server. * Provision/configure required software onto servers, such as web servers and databases. * Evaluate, improve, and maintain the information security throughout the Linux infrastructure. * M onitor and correct server issues and create recovery processes for failures and performance bottlenecks. * Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure. * P ossess excellent knowledge base in DNS, DHCP, LDAP, SMTP, and integration with Windows to solve functional or technical issues. * Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools. * Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability. * M onitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions , and work with developers to implement those fixes. * M aintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies. * Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks. * P articipate in the design of information and operational support systems. * Provide 3rd level of support. * Build new baselines with the appropriate security and access controls to include DISA STIGS and required security controls. Updated baselines will be required quarterly and new versions within 90 days of the manufacturer's release to production and full DISA STIGS. * Engineer multi factor authentication between Linux environments and the enterprise Windows infrastructure components. * Engineer solutions for baselines to operate in full standalone mode, domain mode, and fully integrated mode for all classification levels and enclaves. * Work with the developers to transition applications from one platform to another to include from physical to virtual and virtual to cloud. * Work with security components to resolve any security findings or vulnerabilities and apply fixes or updates as well as solutions to achieve closure. * Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution. * Ensure technical documentation exists for all systems and is kept up to date to include inventory and patch levels of all systems to include hostnames, property numbers, IP addresses, enclave, number of cores, number of processors, admin passwords, certificates, and service accounts on a monthly interval. * Integrate systems with Windows as it applies to authentication and core services dependencies such single sign-on and Active Directory. Engineer and implement solutions for multi factor authentication with FBI standardized software and hardware. * Document system configurations to include passwords, access controls, version number, and revision numbers, patch levels, and inventory to include hostnames, TCP/IP addresses, number of processors, and number of cores, memory, and license keys. * Continually transition knowledge to the Government staff through training and assistance on how to use the technology using industry best practices. Required Skills * Active Top-Secret Clearance with the capability of obtaining SCI / CI-Poly to meet contract requirement * Minimum of Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or higher certification * At least five years of experience. * Systems Engineer skill set with focus on Unix/Linux based systems such as Red Hat Linux and Oracle Linux. Desired Skills * A bachelor's degree is preferred. #EverforthECS1 ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees . Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow. We value: * Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams * Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!