Linux Platform Engineer

Description

The team is mission-driven and builds enterprise Cross Domain Solution (CDS) platforms that move data securely between classified and unclassified environments.

The work supports Air Force personnel at multiple locations.

The role focuses on software and infrastructure that users can work with easily.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and keep enterprise CDS platforms running so cross-domain data transfers stay secure and dependable.
• Set up and manage user interface applications and external services that work with CDS systems.
• Create, maintain, and close user accounts across the environments you support.
• Build and run monitoring, logging, and alerting that show platform health and performance.
• Work closely with cybersecurity staff to meet DoD security policies and accreditation standards.
• Diagnose and fix complicated system and platform faults while helping end users.
• Script deployment steps so releases are faster and more consistent.
• Write up system architectures, technical procedures, and operating workflows.

Requirements

• Hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Have a bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in a related field. An AA or AS plus extra experience may be considered.
• Have at least 5 years of RHEL administration experience.
• Have at least 5 years of VMware experience.
• Have at least 5 years of experience applying security patches to Linux systems.
• Hold a current DoD 8140 cybersecurity certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP.
• Solve problems well and put customer service first.
• Bring broad knowledge of server hardware, operating systems, software applications, and network connections.
• Work proactively, spot problems early, and use resources carefully.
• Collaborate with client managers and system users.
• Desired: Administrator-level certifications in technologies such as Microsoft, RHEL, Linux, or VMware.
• Desired: VM certification.
• Desired: Experience implementing or administering a SIEM.
• Desired: Experience with GitOps.

Conditions

This is a full-time, regular position.

Travel of up to 10% is required, within the continental US.

A TS/SCI clearance is required to start.

Salary depends on factors such as location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, skills, education, and certifications.

The proposed salary range is $75,200-$158,100.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, benefits, and learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible time off that lets you manage your schedule.
• Access to learning resources.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, and family support benefits.
• Continuing education support.