Linux System Engineer

T and T Consulting Services, Inc.

. Support Linux environments across virtual and physical platforms .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and supporting Unix/Linux server environments, including installation, configuration, and automation of server deployments. Proficient in collaborating with security teams to address vulnerabilities and ensuring system reliability and performance.

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Unix/Linux AdministrationServer AutomationRed Hat Linux ManagementTechnical SupportPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Server AdministrationUnix/Linux ConfigurationSystem MaintenanceCapacity AnalysisTroubleshootingScriptingMonitoringBackup and RestoreAutomation ToolsScientific Application Support

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

AnsiblePuppetPackerVagrantVMware vSphereGitRed Hat SatelliteSplunkNagios

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

HealthcareBioinformaticsComputational BiologySystem VulnerabilitiesMulti-OS Setup

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleLinuxPackerPuppetSplunkUnixVagrantVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Linux environments across virtual and physical platforms
Support applications, databases, mail servers, and filer servers supporting NIH missions
Install, configure, upgrade, optimize, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual Unix/Linux servers
Provide technical support for Unix/Linux servers and workstations
Install and troubleshoot scientific applications used for imaging, computational biology, and bioinformatics
Automate server configuration and deployment using Ansible, Puppet, Packer, Vagrant, and VMware vSphere
Use Git or similar version control systems to maintain scripts, configurations, and technical documentation
Manage Red Hat Linux server and workstation infrastructure using Red Hat Satellite or similar enterprise management tools
Collaborate with information security teams to identify and remediate system vulnerabilities and security issues
Plan and perform system maintenance and upgrades while minimizing downtime and disruption
Configure, maintain, back up, and restore user and server data
Provide system capacity analysis and planning
Work 2 days a week on the client site in Bethesda, Maryland

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Public Trust clearance; ability to pass a background check to obtain it
5 years server administrator experience
BS/BA or equivalent and five years’ experience as a server administrator
3+ years’ experience as a UNIX/Linux administrator, including handling a wide range of hardware and operating system combinations
Experience automating server configurations and deployments
Experience monitoring various types of devices via Splunk, Nagios, and custom scripts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred: experience installing, configuring, and administering Windows Enterprise servers and/or Mac application servers and workstations
Preferred: ability to manage and communicate project tasks, status, and deadlines
Preferred: prior Healthcare or similar field work experience
Preferred: 1+ years working in a multi-OS setup

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance coverage
401(k) Plan
Training Programs
Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays