Linux Systems Engineer

Overview

On Site
$60.00 - $67.31 per hour
Contract - W2

Skills

Linux and Systems Engineering

Job Details



Title: Linux Systems Engineer


Location: Washington, DC


Type: Contract to Hire



Linux Systems Engineer


The ideal candidate will support and maintain the client's Information Systems in a distributed environment. Responsible for problem resolution, performance tuning and analysis, proactive problem prevention, detection, circumvention, and resolution to root causes. Provide application of software patches as well as release and version upgrades of operating systems and associated software to maintain supportability. This role could be perfect for you if you are a proficient problem solver with a strong sense of ownership.



Qualifications:



  • 5- 7 years of experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting enterprise class information technology systems.

  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or related IT field.

  • 1 of the following certifications: M365E/X, LPIC or Linux+.

  • Active Top Secret clearance

  • Experience engineering and managing Microsoft Windows Servers.

  • Experience engineering and managing Linux-based servers.

  • Experience managing 24x7 operations, critical problem escalation and resolution and vendor management.

  • Extensive IT knowledge and experience translating business processes and customer requirements into strategic IT implementation plans.

  • Experience with gap analysis between current and future state and identifying opportunities to improve provided IT services.

  • Experience with designing/implementing/supporting comprehensive, modular Enterprise IT solutions.

  • Planning, organizational, project and portfolio management skills.

  • Strong knowledge of at least one scripting language e.g., PowerShell, Java, Python, Perl, Bash, etc.

  • Solid understanding of LAN/WAN networks.

  • Knowledge of system security techniques.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Possesses strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Possesses knowledge of best practices for maintaining information security.

  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive company information responsibly.

  • Strong experience with Active Directory.

  • Provide Tier 3 Operations Support (troubleshooting).

  • Strong Experience with Group Policies.

  • Strong experience with applying DISA STIGs to information systems.

  • Experienced in modifying COTS/GOTS applications to fit the customer's requirements

  • Experience with Relativity



All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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