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Top Secret
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IT - Hardware
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Principal Linux Systems Engineer specializing in Linux to support a highly classified program with a top US agency in DC (at JBAB). The Sr Linux Systems Engineer will drive the integration of Linux systems within a Windows-centric infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Compensation:
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000/ year (up to $225,000 based on qualifications)
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
Clearance Level: must be eligible to work in the united states maintain an Active US governemnt TS/SCI clearance
Additional benefits: This position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth and cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Location: 100% onsite at Joint Base Anacostia-Boling (JBAB), Washington, D.C.4 some flexibility to work hybrid as determined by government task leads (may drop to 4 days/week onsite
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the integration of RHEL 7/8 and Ubuntu systems into a Windows Active Directory environment, managing authentication and authorization processes with PKI certificates and Single Sign-On.
- Configure and baseline new Linux systems for customer use, ensuring enterprise-level security and compliance.
- Integrate Linux systems with enterprise tools such as ACAS, Splunk, SolarWinds, and Backup solutions.
- Maintain patches across a diverse Linux environment using automated processes where feasible.
- Ensure compliance with evolving enterprise policies and develop an operating system lifecycle plan incorporating DoD STIGs and other security standards.
- Oversee solutions via a centralized alerting system, certifying log management and centralized forwarding.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technology field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- 17+ years of relevant experience supporting complex, high-security projects, including extensive experience with VMWare administration and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu).
- Experience building and engineering systems from the ground up
- Experience using ACAS, SolarWinds and Splunk and integrating with Microsoft Active Directory
- Experience with Ansible, Gitlab and Terraform
- Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent (IAT Level 2) required; networking certifications are a plus.
- Security Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility and a recent T5 or T5R within the last 5 years.
- Highly motivated, self starter, independent professional with strong problem-solving skills.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000/ year (up to $225,000 based on qualifications)
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays
Clearance Level: must be eligible to work in the united states maintain an Active US governemnt TS/SCI clearance
Additional benefits: This position offers substantial opportunities for professional growth and cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Location: 100% onsite at Joint Base Anacostia-Boling (JBAB), Washington, D.C.4 some flexibility to work hybrid as determined by government task leads (may drop to 4 days/week onsite
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