Job description

We are seeking an Linux Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals at Offutt AFB. This position is a Systems Engineering position with a strong emphasis on Linux implementations for USSTRATCOM’s enterprise and mission systems. The Linux Systems Engineer is responsible for all technical phases of projects addressing USSTRATCOM’s Linux requirements. This responsibility includes initial requirements gathering and associated technical solution development, as well as implementation of the technical solution, testing, and overall project verification. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. This is a full-time onsite position, and the selected individual must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI – or a minimum of a Secret security clearance is required to start work on-site for this contract.

What you'll do:

• Perform as primary assigned engineer to prepare and implement technical solutions to address customer requirements.
• Coordinate requirements based on information gathered from customer-provided documentation, customer interviews, and affected lines of service.
• Develop project definitions and engineering estimates to include cost estimates and cost benefit analysis.
• Manage and/or perform implementation for approved technical solutions.
• Provide inputs on technical refresh and life cycle planning for systems assigned.
• Participate in all phases of the development life cycle with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing and acceptance phases.
• Design and prepare technical reports and related documentation.
• Prepare briefings and prepare updates on project/task status.
• Prepare purchase requests and configuration management documentation.
• Attend Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with government customers to learn of new requirements.
• Interact with the customer to determine customer needs and ensure what is implemented meets those needs.
• Provide technical expertise, respond to tasking’s, etc.
• Build UNIX / Linux servers, ensure security requirements are met, test servers/systems/software/hardware, and integrate/install them into the production environment.
• Ensure all necessary documentation to operate and maintain the equipment and/or software is provided to the Operations Division team members.
• Perform performance monitoring and provide documentation of issues and recommendations to Operations Division team members.

Required Qualifications:

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years, Master's degree with 6-8 years, PhD 3-5 years or 12+ years relevant working/ military experience
• US Citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI – or a minimum of a Secret security clearance
• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.x / 8.x, VMware VSphere 6.x and higher, Red Hat Satellite 6.7 and higher
• Experience with Automation/Configuration Management for Linux (Puppet/Ansible)
• Experience with Containers (Docker/Kubernetes) and Container Orchestration (Tanzu/OpenShift)
• Experience with vRealize Automation and vRealize Operations
• Working understanding of system engineering processes and tasks including requirements gathering, creating a technical solution, implementation, and test/verification.
• Experience with System integration (hardware, software, network, and database)
• Experience with Multi-hardware system operation, performance, and system effectiveness
• Experience with SAN hardware layout and configuration
• Experience with system security, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Experience with system engineering tools, Visio
• Strong technical writing skills

Required Certifications:

• DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II (or higher) is required (e.g., Security + CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)

Desired Certifications:

• ITIL Foundations
• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $86,000.00 - $138,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Offutt AFB, NE 68113: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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