Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate Full-time

Linux Systems Engineering Scientist Associate

Design, develop, test, document and maintain Linux systems engineering with security controls for modern TCP/IP networked systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high performance, scalable Linux systems configuration with security controls.

• Perform Linux installation, configuration, maintenance and trouble shooting for servers, workstations, and other deliverable systems.

• Design, develop and document automation scripts and customize tools for configuration controlled installation, administration and maintenance of systems.

• Design, develop, install, administer, maintain and troubleshoot Linux containers and orchestration.

• Setup, configure and document Linux services with security controls.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computing Technologies or other related discipline.

• Demonstrated working proficiency with Red Hat, CentOS and Fedora operating systems concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Demonstrated working knowledge with scripting languages and developing automation scripts in Linux.

• Demonstrated ability to follow coding standards and testing standards.

• Experience with Linux and open source tools for creation, testing, version control and documenting Linux configuration and associated security controls.

• Knowledge of networking and computer security concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Computing Technologies with experience in Linux security.

• Two or more years' direct experience with Red Hat systems design concepts, practices and procedures, scripting languages, automation tools, containers and orchestration.

• Demonstrated experience with Linux installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance.

• Demonstrated experience with design, setup, configuration and maintenance of Linux networking services with common tools such as Bash and git.

• Strong trouble shooting skills. Experience with networked systems and computer security settings.

• Ability to work in a team using version control software for configuration management and issue tracking. Familiarity with SELINUX, Linux automation tools and container and orchestration technologies.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above.

Salary Range

$88,500-$120,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Some weekend, evening and holiday work

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

• Unofficial college transcripts