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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and supporting Unix/Linux environments, including server administration, automation of configurations, and collaboration with security teams to address vulnerabilities. Proficient in using enterprise management tools and version control systems to optimize server performance and maintain documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Unix/Linux AdministrationServer AutomationRed Hat Linux ManagementVersion Control with GitMonitoring with Splunk and Nagios

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Hard Skills

Server AdministrationUnix/Linux SupportAutomation with AnsibleConfiguration Management with PuppetVirtualization with VMware vSphereScripting for AutomationSystem MaintenanceBackup and Restore ProceduresPerformance TuningCapacity Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Red Hat SatelliteSplunkNagiosGitPackerVagrant

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ExperienceMulti-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, filer servers, monitoring tools, and other enterprise services
Install, configure, upgrade, optimize, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual Unix/Linux servers
Provide technical support for Unix/Linux servers and workstations, including scientific applications for imaging, computational biology, and bioinformatics
Automate server configuration and deployment
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 IT operational and maintenance support, including infrastructure planning, design, configuration, testing, monitoring, performance tuning, system integration, capacity analysis, end-user support, and problem resolution
Work 2 days a week on the client site in Bethesda, Maryland

Requirements

What you’ll need

Required Clearance: Public Trust
Ability to pass a background check to obtain Public Trust clearance
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 in automating server configurations and deployments
Experience monitoring various types of devices via Splunk, Nagios and custom scripts
Experience with Ansible, Puppet, Packer, Vagrant, and VMware vSphere
Experience with Git or similar version control systems
Experience managing Red Hat Linux infrastructure using Red Hat Satellite or similar enterprise management tools
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