Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer - Cleared On-Site Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Linux Design and Implementation Engineer to support our IT infrastructure, which includes servers, workstations, storage, networks, and custom hardware. This role is critical to a national strategic project and requires expertise in Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) 7/9. The engineer will configure and optimize the Linux Operating System (OS), perform hands-on implementation work, and ensure proper documentation and baseline control. Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, implement, and support Oracle Enterprise Linux (OEL) for the project using best practices.
• Deploy software templates, dashboards, and scripts to meet program requirements.
• Script, test, document, and maintain system configurations for performance and scalability.
• Support engineers with OEL-based tools and troubleshooting, leveraging industry standards. Mandatory Qualifications and Skills Education & Clearance:
• STEM Degree: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics).
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Technical Experience:
• On-Premise Infrastructure Design: Expertise in data center systems architecture and deployment.
• Linux Engineering: Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.0+ for infrastructure development, implementation, and optimization.
• System Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues involving multiple servers, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products, Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDIs), and networks. Preferred Qualifications and Skills
• Customer Interaction: Experience working directly with end-users and stakeholders.
• Network Design & Implementation: Hands-on experience configuring network infrastructure.
• Storage Solutions: Expertise in Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network-Attached Storage (NAS).
• Windows System Administration: Familiarity with Windows OS development and deployment.
• DevSecOps & Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of Development Security Operations (DevSecOps), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and the Atlassian tool suite.
• Scripting Proficiency: Experience with automation and scripting in PowerShell, Python, Ruby, and Bash.
• Cybersecurity Certification: CompTIA Security+ certification preferred.