TMC TECHNOLOGIES
Senior Systems Engineer II (Unix/Linux)
TMC TECHNOLOGIES, Pocatello, Idaho, United States, 83204
Overview
TMC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II (Unix/Linux) to support our federal client located in Pocatello, ID. The role focuses on design, deployment, testing, certification, patching, and ongoing support of the Unix/Linux infrastructure. Candidates must be US citizens with an active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
Responsibilities
Engage in engineering design, installation, implementation, and configuration of Unix/Linux infrastructure.
Maintain advanced knowledge of all Linux environments.
Create and maintain bare‑metal and virtual machines using Satellite Server and patch appropriate distribution levels.
Provision and configure required software onto servers, including web servers and databases.
Evaluate, improve, and maintain information security throughout the Linux infrastructure.
Monitor and correct critical server issues and develop recovery processes for failures and performance bottlenecks.
Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
Resolve technical issues in DNS, DHCP, LDAP, SMTP, and integration with Windows.
Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
Proactively ensure the highest levels of system and infrastructure availability.
Monitor and test application performance, identify bottlenecks, and work with developers to implement fixes.
Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and reduce human intervention.
Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
Provide third‑level support.
Build new baselines with DISA STIGS and required security controls; update baselines quarterly and within 90 days of manufacturer release.
Engineer multi‑factor authentication between Linux environments and enterprise Windows infrastructure components.
Engineer solutions for baselines to operate in full standalone mode, domain mode, and fully integrated mode across all classification levels and enclaves.
Work with developers to transition applications from physical to virtual and virtual to cloud.
Work with security components to resolve any security findings or vulnerabilities and apply fixes or updates 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, including inventory and patch levels; document hostnames, property numbers, IP addresses, enclave, number of cores, number of processors, admin passwords, certificates, and service accounts monthly.
Integrate systems with Windows for authentication and core services, including 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 numbers, revision numbers, patch levels, and inventory details.
Continually transition knowledge to government staff through training and assistance on how to use technology using industry best practices.
Job Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and 5+ years of experience required.
Systems Engineer skill set with focus on Unix/Linux based systems such as Red Hat Linux and Oracle Linux.
Equal Opportunity We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Whether you’re interested in your next big role or would just like to join our network, we’d love to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities
Engage in engineering design, installation, implementation, and configuration of Unix/Linux infrastructure.
Maintain advanced knowledge of all Linux environments.
Create and maintain bare‑metal and virtual machines using Satellite Server and patch appropriate distribution levels.
Provision and configure required software onto servers, including web servers and databases.
Evaluate, improve, and maintain information security throughout the Linux infrastructure.
Monitor and correct critical server issues and develop recovery processes for failures and performance bottlenecks.
Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure.
Resolve technical issues in DNS, DHCP, LDAP, SMTP, and integration with Windows.
Install, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
Proactively ensure the highest levels of system and infrastructure availability.
Monitor and test application performance, identify bottlenecks, and work with developers to implement fixes.
Maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies.
Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and reduce human intervention.
Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
Provide third‑level support.
Build new baselines with DISA STIGS and required security controls; update baselines quarterly and within 90 days of manufacturer release.
Engineer multi‑factor authentication between Linux environments and enterprise Windows infrastructure components.
Engineer solutions for baselines to operate in full standalone mode, domain mode, and fully integrated mode across all classification levels and enclaves.
Work with developers to transition applications from physical to virtual and virtual to cloud.
Work with security components to resolve any security findings or vulnerabilities and apply fixes or updates 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, including inventory and patch levels; document hostnames, property numbers, IP addresses, enclave, number of cores, number of processors, admin passwords, certificates, and service accounts monthly.
Integrate systems with Windows for authentication and core services, including 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 numbers, revision numbers, patch levels, and inventory details.
Continually transition knowledge to government staff through training and assistance on how to use technology using industry best practices.
Job Requirements
Active Top Secret clearance required.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and 5+ years of experience required.
Systems Engineer skill set with focus on Unix/Linux based systems such as Red Hat Linux and Oracle Linux.
Equal Opportunity We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
Whether you’re interested in your next big role or would just like to join our network, we’d love to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr