Linux Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. ManTech scores A on the Alion truth index.
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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to join our team in Norfolk, Virginia. This is an onsite position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Administer, patch and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 8-10) systems, including networking, filesystems and LVM.
- Provide technical remote and onsite support and guidance to NCTE Range end-users, addressing IT-related issues and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Diagnose and resolve complex system configuration and network connectivity issues on Range (POR) systems.
- Automate system deployment, configuration and STIG compliance using Ansible.
- Support STIG and RMF compliance reporting.
- Support DNS, DHCP and Active Directory across in a Windows and Linux environments.
- Provide onsite and remote technical support to NCTE Range users.
- Write and maintain SOPs for IT systems and processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant IT systems experience
- Experience in system administration, with proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- Must possess a current VMware, Windows, or Linux Operating System (OS) certification, or obtain one within 3 months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Clearance Requirements:
- US Citizenship and active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and printer
- Be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Up to 25% travel
The projected compensation range for this position is $89,100.00-$148,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
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