Sr Linux Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Linux Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing lab infrastructure to meet NGA customer requirements. This position is fully onsite in San Diego, CA. Must have active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance. Responsibilities: Build, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers and NetApp Storage hardware and software; design and implement workgroup-scale networks; build and manage authentication, file-share Work with cyber security staff to develop and apply hardening steps for systems for classified use to ICD-503 security controls, and other customer standards. Document system configuration for new and existing systems. Experience with centralized authentication technologies such as LDAP and Active Directory domains in supporting (Windows/Linux) cross-platform clients is desirable. Proactively maintain and develop all infrastructure technology to maintain necessary uptime service Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various operational and project needs Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all managed environments Fault finding, analysis and logging information for reporting and resolving performance exceptions Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, storage and network hardware Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity planning Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes Requirements: Must have a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology Security+ Certification or the ability to get certification within 6 months of hiring 15+ years of experience in operating systems, storage technologies and peripherals, including working knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems administration Experience integrating Linux with Windows Active Directory Familiarity with VMWare and virtualization concepts Shell, Perl, and/or PowerCLI/PowerShell scripting Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS and LDAP Experience with operating system update services such as YUM or DNF and RedHat Satellite. Knowledge of the following technologies: Ansible modules and Trellix Anti-Virus Compensation: $180,000-200,000k depending on experience and degree Full Benefits -Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law This job opens for applications on 4/4/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date