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JMD Technologies Inc.

Senior Linux Systems Engineer (RHEL, Automation)

JMD Technologies Inc., Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107

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Base pay range $60.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Location:

McLean Area, VA (Hybrid 2–3 days onsite)

Employment Type:

Contract (6 months)

Status:

Accepting Candidates

About the Role

Join a highly technical infrastructure team supporting

enterprise and lab environments

for a leading

research and national-security–focused organization . This role is focused on

modernizing Linux platforms , including

RHEL 6/7 → 8/9 migrations , automation, and enterprise services support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead

RHEL platform modernization , including upgrades from

RHEL 6/7 to 8/9

Configure, harden, and support Linux/NIX systems in enterprise and lab environments

Automate system administration tasks using

Chef and Ansible

Support enterprise services including

email, logging, web, and network services

Write and maintain scripts using

Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Ruby

Participate in

Agile project teams

and infrastructure initiatives

Troubleshoot complex issues using logs, monitoring tools, and vendor knowledge bases

Maintain documentation and act as a subject-matter expert for assigned platforms

Qualifications

5+ years of Linux/NIX systems engineering experience

Strong hands-on experience with

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Proven experience with

Chef and Ansible automation

Experience with

OS migrations or upgrades

in enterprise environments

Working knowledge of

CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and version control (Git)

Understanding of

networking fundamentals

(DNS, DHCP, firewalls)

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Compensation (Pay Transparency)

Estimated hourly range: $65–$70/hr (W-2)

Final rate within this range will be based on skills, experience, and interview results

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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