Linux System Engineer with Security Clearance

This is onsite Space Center.
The Linux Systems Engineer shall be responsible for overseeing the engineering and management aspects of a Linux cluster to make sure that all the architected components are properly installed, configured, and integrated as defined in the customer's system architecture. This position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the System Engineer shall be responsible for collaborating with other program personnel and communicating to USG stakeholders and senior executives. Responsibilities include:
• Maintain clustered systems availability for end-users, but also create and document site procedures, system diagrams, and other configuration or support documents.

• Solve system hardware, software, and third-party software issues, and provide detailed and thoughtful analysis of problem and solution.

• Maintain system software and firmware, patches, updates, and OS upgrades.

• Gather data, perform analysis, and escalate problems to higher-level product support groups and appropriate management when necessary to ensure timely resolution of system or customer issues.

• Liaison between DOD/Government customer and, vendor of special built mission related HPC clustered system(s).

• Provide solutions and implement repair or workarounds, when possible, fully documenting steps taken when required.

• Manage software issues for both the system and user applications, submitting and tracking bugs as required.

• Answer customer inquiries concerning system software versions, product lifecycles, new releases, and third-party applications.

• Become the technical subject matter expert for the DOD customer

• Provide on-site escalation path for issues

• Work with vendor HPC Customer Support Center to drive open cases to closure

• Assist in racking and configuring and troubleshooting specialized systems. Job Requirements:
• Top Secret Clearance

• Extensive Knowledge of Linux OS

• Experience developing scripts using Bash/Python

• Experience using the Unix command line
• General Systems Engineering technical knowledge regarding compute, network, memory, and storage components
• Active Directory, NFS, Block storage, filesystems, parallel filesystems

• Experience developing with multiple high level programming languages in a Unix environment
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and virtualization (VMWare, KWM, etc.)

• Experience developing test plans, operational assessment test reports, and associated documentation
• Experience with automating test procedures
• Experience with performing benchmarking testing

• Experience with Git source code repository

• Experience with configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network-based systems. Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous implementation experience or 4+ years of smart hands data center experience.

• Current and/or former military

• Experience working with government agencies

• Linux Administration certificate or experience in Linux/Unix

• RedHat Certification (RHCE or RHCA)

• Experience working in data centers