MKS2 Technologies
Linux Systems Engineer - Top Secret / SCI Clearance
MKS2 Technologies, Maryland Line, Maryland, us, 21105
MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our "Mission First" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Linux Systems Engineer will have expert level experience in configuration and operational support of RHEL servers in an AWS EC2 environment and will help contribute to an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions that includes a background in all aspects of the systems engineering in a cloud environment. You will be part of a talented team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance, and security. Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computer systems in a cloud environment.
This position will be filled and worked onsite in
Washington DC, Warrenton, VA or Fairfax, VA.
SALARY:
$120,000-$130,000
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Configuration and operational support of RHEL servers in an AWS EC2 environment Install Linux and Windows servers in a virtualized environment, troubleshoot hardware/software installation and basic networking issues Setting up and managing Linux and Windows systems, applications and environments and ensuring those systems comply with government security standards Troubleshooting network hardware and software applications, OS upgrades, and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services Maintains a "customer focus" attitude to ensure customer satisfaction Providing clear, concise, and timely communication with customers, supervisors, and project managers Work within a team environment and attend meetings with other team members, customers, etc. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Hands on Experience with Red Hat and Linux, RHEL (7/8/9), Provisioning, Maintaining/Patching, Hardening VMware admin experience (including vCenter) Experience using Linux based automation tools (Chef, Ansible) Experience with AWS - specifically EC2 and S3 services Deploying Servers on AWS, AMI experience Docker, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Containerization experience Experience with use cases, performance specification development and UML modeling preferred SELinux Infrastructure Components (e.g. Symantec Endpoint Protection, WSUS, RHEL Satellite, VMWare Update Mgr., SolarWinds) VMware Certified Professional, Data Center Virtualization 6 (VCP6-DCV) Certification Experience troubleshooting complex systems involving multiple servers, COTS products, NetApp, VMs, VDIs, and/or network issues Experience with Network engineering technologies and as a network administrator Ability to troubleshoot complex configuration problems or system issues Knowledge of scripting skills (i.e. PowerShell, Python, Ruby, Bash, etc.) General working experience with firewalls (Cisco ASA) and creating ACLs Experience with Cameo, Guacamole desired Working experience troubleshooting cloud platforms - multi-tenant a plus Familiar with scanning software i.e. Tanium Familiar with STIGs and compliance Manage virtual machines and virtual infrastructure Experience with monitoring and optimizing performance of virtualized environments Experience in systems-of-systems definition, development, and integration Ability to analyze high level needs EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required RHCSA or RHCSE Certification strongly preferred Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of related work experience
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Linux Systems Engineer will have expert level experience in configuration and operational support of RHEL servers in an AWS EC2 environment and will help contribute to an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions that includes a background in all aspects of the systems engineering in a cloud environment. You will be part of a talented team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance, and security. Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computer systems in a cloud environment.
This position will be filled and worked onsite in
Washington DC, Warrenton, VA or Fairfax, VA.
SALARY:
$120,000-$130,000
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Configuration and operational support of RHEL servers in an AWS EC2 environment Install Linux and Windows servers in a virtualized environment, troubleshoot hardware/software installation and basic networking issues Setting up and managing Linux and Windows systems, applications and environments and ensuring those systems comply with government security standards Troubleshooting network hardware and software applications, OS upgrades, and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services Maintains a "customer focus" attitude to ensure customer satisfaction Providing clear, concise, and timely communication with customers, supervisors, and project managers Work within a team environment and attend meetings with other team members, customers, etc. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Hands on Experience with Red Hat and Linux, RHEL (7/8/9), Provisioning, Maintaining/Patching, Hardening VMware admin experience (including vCenter) Experience using Linux based automation tools (Chef, Ansible) Experience with AWS - specifically EC2 and S3 services Deploying Servers on AWS, AMI experience Docker, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Containerization experience Experience with use cases, performance specification development and UML modeling preferred SELinux Infrastructure Components (e.g. Symantec Endpoint Protection, WSUS, RHEL Satellite, VMWare Update Mgr., SolarWinds) VMware Certified Professional, Data Center Virtualization 6 (VCP6-DCV) Certification Experience troubleshooting complex systems involving multiple servers, COTS products, NetApp, VMs, VDIs, and/or network issues Experience with Network engineering technologies and as a network administrator Ability to troubleshoot complex configuration problems or system issues Knowledge of scripting skills (i.e. PowerShell, Python, Ruby, Bash, etc.) General working experience with firewalls (Cisco ASA) and creating ACLs Experience with Cameo, Guacamole desired Working experience troubleshooting cloud platforms - multi-tenant a plus Familiar with scanning software i.e. Tanium Familiar with STIGs and compliance Manage virtual machines and virtual infrastructure Experience with monitoring and optimizing performance of virtualized environments Experience in systems-of-systems definition, development, and integration Ability to analyze high level needs EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree preferred but not required RHCSA or RHCSE Certification strongly preferred Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of related work experience
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.