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About this role
Senior Linux System Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s Linux-based platform infrastructure, with automation using Ansible and Terraform and virtualization via VMware vSphere with Tanzu to support secure, scalable operations for defense programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement Linux-based platform solutions
- Configure and manage Ansible and Terraform to streamline operations
- Monitor performance, address issues, patches and security
- Develop automation scripts and IaC practices
- Conduct security assessments and participate in audits
Technical Overview
Automation-focused Linux engineering with Terraform, Ansible, VMware Tanzu/Vsphere, and DoD security requirements; virtualization, patching, hardening, incident response, and DoD audits.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior Linux systems engineer with 10+ years of experience, automation via Ansible and Terraform, and VMware vSphere with Tanzu (VCF). They hold an active DoD Secret clearance and Security+ certification, and can operate securely in a DoD/regulatory environment while enabling scalable Linux platform infrastructure.
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Deal Breakers
no active DoD Secret Clearance, less than 10 years Linux experience, no Ansible/Terraform experience, no VMware vSphere with Tanzu experience
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