Senior Linux/Unix System Engineer

ASRC Federal

. Support Linux Engineering Sustainment under ASRC Federal's CECOM SETA Support within the PEO EIS MSP .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Linux system administration, particularly with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and possesses strong problem-solving skills to manage complex environments and deliver software updates. Proficient in automation scripting and familiar with DoD security compliance and Agile methodologies.

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Linux System AdministrationRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 AdministrationScripting Skills (Shell, Bash, Python)DoD Security Compliance (STIG/ACAS)Agile/Scrum Framework Experience

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Hard Skills

Linux System AdministrationRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8 AdministrationScripting Skills (Shell, Bash, Python)Patch ManagementSystem HardeningVulnerability RemediationRHEL Major and Minor Version UpgradesContainers and KubernetesConfiguration Management (Ansible)Web Application Development

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving AbilitiesAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationTeamwork Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWS Cloud EnvironmentsRed Hat PacemakerServiceNowERP SAP EnvironmentsAgile/Scrum Framework

Certifications & Qualifications

RHCSARHCESecurity+CompTIA Linux+

Industry Keywords

DoD Security RequirementsApplication SecurityDevelopment Security Technical Implementation GuidelinesASIC Software Delivery ProcessesHigh-Availability Clusters

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudERPKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPythonServiceNowTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Linux Engineering Sustainment under ASRC Federal's CECOM SETA Support within the PEO EIS MSP
Lead efforts to deliver software updates and manage complex Linux environments
Ensure U.S. Army Linux systems are secure, reliable, and capable of supporting mission-critical operations
Perform functional and empirical analysis related to the design, development, and implementation of software systems
Start new projects that deliver ASIC software updates to soldiers via a web application
Develop test strategies, devices, and systems
Solve engineering problems and perform trade-off analysis to select the best solution
Communicate ideas, plans, and strategies to the team and customers
Understand software assurance and comply with applicable Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guidelines
Maintain and advance IT infrastructure and software capabilities supporting CECOM personnel worldwide

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computing Engineering, Software Engineering, or other Engineering or Technical discipline is preferred
10 years within the last 15 years of experience performing functions in a team lead position
Active Secret security clearance or higher (with ability to obtain TS/SCI if required)
Minimum 8 years of experience as a Linux system administrator
Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 administration (RHEL 9 experience a plus)
Hands-on experience with Red Hat Pacemaker high-availability clusters
Experience operating RHEL servers in AWS cloud environments (GovCloud preferred)
Strong scripting skills (Shell, Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and system management
Experience with patch management, system hardening, and vulnerability remediation in a DoD environment
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Linux or other applicable technical certification (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, Security+, CompTIA Linux+)
Knowledge of DoD security requirements and compliance (STIG/ACAS)
Familiarity with ASIC software delivery processes and web-based deployment to deployed soldiers
Knowledge of ERP SAP environments
Working knowledge of ServiceNow
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum framework environment
Experience performing RHEL major and minor version upgrades
Experience with containers and Kubernetes (OpenShift a plus)
Experience with Ansible or other configuration management tools