Linux System Engineer

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a skilled and proactive Linux Systems Engineer to join our team. The Linux Systems Engineer must be able to utilize kickstart infrastructure to build and deploy new systems using bare metal and virtual machines. They will maintain those systems using both puppet and ansible in both cloud and on-prem environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering professional with significant experience in working closely with other Linux engineers and development teams to ensure a stable, secure, operating environment at both the OS and application layers. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration automation, deployment, and continuous integration technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust solutions that can keep pace with software development.

Location : Chantilly, VA.

What you will do :

• Manage day to day operations of systems by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair.
• Assist application teams with creation and configuration and deployment of Linux systems and platforms.
• Work with other teams to deploy new software and improve existing systems
• Project based development, implementation, and documentation of Linux systems and capabilities (Security enhancements, Resource Monitoring and Notification, Dev / Ops Automation, etc.)
• Perform initial troubleshooting of issues and work with other teams, as necessary, to efficiently resolve issues.
• Provide regular updates on project status through established team communication tools.
• Participate in and conduct applicable accreditation support (scans, automation, auditing, etc.)
• Work with a team to build, administer, and secure cloud environments, including hybrid environments, in a repeatable and reliable manner
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new cloud tooling and infrastructure that extend or replace existing capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineering groups
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements introductions systems and platforms
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
• Write and update technical documentation such as system documentation, training materials, processes, and procedures
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities

What you will need (basic qualifications) :

Nice If You Have :

Clearance Requirements :

Active TS / SCI with Polygraph

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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$127,039 - $190,559 USD

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