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 include:

• 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 include:

• 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 include:

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

Working conditions include standard office conditions, repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation, use of manual dexterity, some weekend, evening and holiday work, and possible interstate/intrastate travel.

Required materials include a resume/CV, 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, a letter of interest, and unofficial college transcripts.