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You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can’t turn into opportunity. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Linux Systems Engineer joining our team to support our Intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.\nThis position supports the Geospatial Services & Solutions business area to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions to the customer. As part of the GSS Team, the Linux Systems Engineer expertise is needed to support a sophisticated enterprise environment. They are an active participant in SAFe and Scrum development teams and meetings. The systems engineer will be responsible for supporting the customer’s enterprise environment.\nSpecific Duties and Responsibilities:\nDesign, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in both on-prem and virtualized environments\nAdminister, maintain, and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element, to support enterprise Linux workloads\nCollaborate with infrastructure teams to provision, configure, and manage virtual machines, storage, networking, and cluster resources within Nutanix environments\nDevelop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages (e.g. Bash and Python)\nStandardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through Infrastructure-as-Code practices\nAdminister and support Red Hat ecosystem tools, including Satellite and Capsule\nIntegrate and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g. OAuth, SSO, identity providers)\nSupport the development of dashboards and observability solutions using tools such as Grafana and Zabbix\nMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure for performance, availability, and capacity\nTroubleshoot complex systems, virtualization, storage, networking, and integration issues across distributed environments\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency\nDocument system architecture, processes, automation workflows, and infrastructure standards\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation maturity, platform modernization, and operational best practices\nRequired skills:\nBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience\n5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments, including experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms such as Nutanix\nSolid understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals (networking, storage, security, and OS internals)\nStrong expertise in configuration management and automation using Ansible\nProficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling\nExperience managing Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule, or similar tools)\nHands-on experience administering Nutanix HCI environments, including AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element, virtual machine lifecycle management, storage, networking, and cluster operations\nExperience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Linux virtual machines in Nutanix environments\nUnderstanding of virtualization, hypervisor technologies, storage, and networking concepts\nExperience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, virtualization, and performance issues\nExperience implementing security best practices in Linux environments\nExperience with monitoring and alerting systems\nStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently\nActive TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI Polygraph\nDesired skills:\nExperience with Nutanix advanced capabilities such as Files, Objects, Flow, Calm, or Disaster Recovery\nExperience with Nutanix automation using APIs, PowerShell, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools\nExperience with load balancing devices such as HAProxy or F5\nFamiliarity with authentication and authorization concepts (e.g. OAuth, LDAP, SSO)\nExperience with observability and dashboarding tools such as Grafana and Zabbix\nFamiliarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)\nKnowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation\nExperience with VMware-to-Nutanix migration or hybrid virtualization environments\nStrong communication and documentation skills\nAdditional Information\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\nCompensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $125-$135k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.\nHighlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!\nD2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience. 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