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Senior Linux Systems Engineer

Veilant Tysons, VA

Tysons, VA

1d ago

$155k - $197k/yr Full time Senior Cloud Platforms DevOps

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Job Description

The Senior Linux Systems Engineer will join an infrastructure team supporting mission-focused systems. This role combines hands-on engineering across Linux, networking, virtualization, cloud, security, automation, and operational documentation in a collaborative environment.

Location and Work Model

Location: Tysons, VA
Work model: Hybrid

Salary

Range: USD 155,100 - 196,500 per year (full-time)

Role Responsibilities

Configure, deploy, maintain, and improve Linux systems, primarily Debian and Ubuntu, with a smaller portion of Windows systems.
Configure, deploy, maintain, and improve VMware platforms including ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, and vSAN.
Configure, deploy, maintain, and improve cloud infrastructure and services in environments such as AWS and GCP.
Configure, deploy, maintain, and improve network infrastructure including switches, routers, and firewalls.
Configure, deploy, maintain, and improve secure connectivity using IPSec, WireGuard, OpenVPN, MACsec, and TLS.
Develop operational documentation such as diagrams, build notes, troubleshooting steps, and system summaries.
Collaborate with DevOps, Network Engineering, Security Operations, and other infrastructure engineers to harden systems, automate repetitive work, improve visibility, and reduce operational friction.

First 6 Months: Expected Outcomes

Deploy hardened Linux systems and bring them into production.
Take ownership of assigned systems and understand how they fit into the larger environment.
Support infrastructure across on-prem, virtualized, and cloud environments.
Identify opportunities to improve, simplify, or better secure infrastructure.
Partner with DevOps to automate manual or repetitive tasks.
Improve monitoring, alerting, and operational visibility.
Produce documentation that helps the next engineer troubleshoot faster.

Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance.
8+ years of relevant hands-on systems, infrastructure, cloud, or network engineering experience.
Strong Linux capability, including real command-line troubleshooting and administration.
Solid understanding of TCP/IP, the OSI model, and networking fundamentals.
Experience troubleshooting across systems, networks, virtualization, cloud, and security boundaries.
Familiarity with secure tunneling and encryption technologies including IPSec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, TLS, or MACsec.
Ability to work with other mid-to-senior engineers in a technical, collaborative environment.
Strong technical aptitude and curiosity, with a bias for action.
Ability to work independently and follow through.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Technologies

Operating systems: Debian, Ubuntu, Windows Server
Virtualization/storage: VMware ESXi, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN
Cloud: AWS, GCP
Containers and automation: Docker, Ansible, Jenkins
Networking platforms: Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-OS, Juniper, Fortinet/FortiGate
Security/transport: IPSec, WireGuard, OpenVPN, MACsec, TLS
Routing/network concepts: OSPF, VRF, MPLS
Operations: Monitoring, logging, operational visibility tools

Benefits

Flexible PTO plus holidays
Generous 401k match benefit up to 10%, including an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions
Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Learning & Development opportunities
Professional coaching services
Get the technology you want to do your job
Free daily snacks & drinks

Nice to Have

Experience with AWS, GCP, or hybrid cloud environments
Experience with Ansible, Jenkins, or similar automation tools
Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
Experience with VMware vSAN and larger vSphere environments
Experience with Cisco NX-OS, Juniper, or FortiGate platforms
Understanding of OSPF, VRF, MPLS, MACsec, and related network/security concepts
Experience working in secure, classified, or mission-focused environments
Ability to create diagrams and documentation that engineers want to use

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; occasionally move about inside the office
Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment
Ability to communicate information and ideas in a classroom style format, may stand at a podium for long periods of time

Additional Information

Innovative Environment: Work in a setting where ideas and expertise are valued.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team that supports each other and works toward shared goals.
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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