Linux Systems Engineer

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MANTECH seeks an experienced and passionate, career and customer-orientedSystems Engineer to join our team located in the FortMeade, MD area.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deploy and maintain IT automation solutions to manage data repositories within secure, isolated network architectures.
• Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level virtualized environments and infrastructure.
• Engineer and optimize scalable storage solutions and complex file system configurations.
• Author and present technical program documentation and briefings for senior-level management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and deploy new technologies into existing production environments.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for comprehensive system configurations.
• Conduct regular system and software audits to ensure operational integrity and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 14+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experience; or an Associate's degree with 19+ years’ experience.
• Extensive experience with Linux engineering and administration.
• Proficiency in the configuration and orchestration of containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker, or Rancher).
• Proficiency with DevOps and monitoring tools such as nxLog, Grafana, and Git.
• Proficiency in Bash scripting and infrastructure automation using Ansible or SaltStack.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to automate data flow between distributed systems; hands-on experience with NiFi to forward log events to repositories.
• Experience orchestrating and managing enterprise virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware vSphere/vCenter).
• Ability to automate database backups, migrations, and service availability.
• Experience implementing automated security hardening (STIGs/CIS).

Clearance Requirement:

• Current/Active TS/SCI with Poly

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as, the copy machine/fax machine/computer/printer.

The projected compensation range for this position is $128,000.00-$214,400.00. 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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