Linux Engineer

*Description* The successful candidate will have a proven track record in providing Red Hat based solutions for our customers. Candidate should have at least 5-7 years systems engineering experience in Red Hat including systems solution design, installation, integration, and customer interaction. In addition, the selected engineer will maintain systems in production and development, provide systems support including patching, STIGs, troubleshooting, etc. Candidate will be working with a small team of Linux and Windows Systems Engineers supporting our customers' technical requirements and maintaining or development and operational networks. Candidate should be experienced with virtualization technologies and should be familiar with DoD information assurance requirements. There will be daily interaction with the team, customers and government representatives. Primary Responsibilities List daily duties and/or specific job responsibilities: * Support changes to the customer requirements * Installation and configuration of operating systems (Red Hat) * Configuration of Red Hat assets to meet STIG requirements * Configuration, administration and troubleshooting of Ansible Automation playbooks * Installation and support of COTS software, such as Jira, BIND, ELK and Ansible Automation Platform * Maintain environment with current releases of firmware and operating systems levels * Deploy, configure, maintain and administer new and existing servers, databases, storage and backups * Develop and maintain standard documentation such as work instructions, standard operating procedures and processes * Perform daily system monitoring, server integrity checks, review system and application logs, and verify scheduled job completion (backups, etc.) * Review system security scans and provide recommendations to resolve vulnerabilities * Test and apply OS, security patches and system upgrades as needed Basic Qualifications * Secret Clearance required; TS preferred * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 engineering/administration experience * BS degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or relevant working experience in lieu of degree * Current, unexpired, CompTIA Security+CE (or equivalent) - will be verified before hiring * Current RHCSA - will be verified before hiring * Ability to effectively troubleshoot and remediate Red Hat Linux system issues * Experience writing, editing and implementing Ansible playbooks * Ability to write, edit, and interpret YAML files * Proficiency in Linux logical volume management (LVM) including volume creation, resizing, and management for efficient storage utilization * Understanding the management and configuration of SELinux and how it can affect application runtime and security * Ability to manage Red Hat Linux system users and system services * Effective communication and writing skills Preferred Requirements: * Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 engineering and administration experience. * Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform engineering and administration experience. * DoD IA requirements (STIGs, vulnerability scans, patching, etc.) * BASH scripting experience * Experience with Red Hat Satellite * Experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK) Primary Responsibilities List daily duties and/or specific job responsibilities: * Support changes to the customer requirements * Installation and configuration of operating systems (Red Hat) * Configuration of Red Hat assets to meet STIG requirements * Configuration, administration and troubleshooting of Ansible Automation playbooks * Installation and support of COTS software, such as Jira, BIND, ELK and Ansible Automation Platform * Maintain environment with current releases of firmware and operating systems levels * Deploy, configure, maintain and administer new and existing servers, databases, storage and backups * Develop and maintain standard documentation such as work instructions, standard operating procedures and processes * Perform daily system monitoring, server integrity checks, review system and application logs, and verify scheduled job completion (backups, etc.) * Review system security scans and provide recommendations to resolve vulnerabilities * Test and apply OS, security patches and system upgrades as needed *Additional Skills & Qualifications* Any experience working with STIGs, ArcSight, ElkStack, any data logging tool, any experience working with a database (SQL, Oracle, etc). a linux cert is a nice to have but not a hard requirement *Job Type & Location* This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA. *Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type*This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA. *Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.