Senior Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and cleared Senior Systems Engineer to join our infrastructure team. This position is ideal for someone with a bias for action strong technical ability and a desire to keep learning. You will engineer deploy and maintain Linux based systems and supporting infrastructure in a collaborative and mission focused environment.

If you enjoy building reliable systems solving problems across the stack and improving how technology operates this role will give you the space and responsibility to make an immediate impact.

What you will do:

You will configure deploy and maintain the following

Linux based systems including Red Hat Ubuntu and CentOS along with a small number of Windows hosts
Networking equipment including switches routers and firewalls
Virtualization platforms including VMware ESXi VSphere VCenter and VSAN
Clear and concise system documentation with useful diagrams and summaries

You will work closely with DevOps and Network Security teams to automate tasks harden systems and improve operational visibility.

What you will accomplish within the first six months on the job:

Deploy hardened Linux systems and bring them into production
Identify opportunities for improvement across assigned systems and projects
Partner with DevOps to automate tasks that are performed repeatedly
Improve system monitoring and visibility in cooperation with Network and Security Operations
Deliver documentation that improves knowledge sharing and reduces troubleshooting time

Technologies in Our Stack

Operating systems including Ubuntu & Windows
Automation tools including Ansible and Jenkins
Virtualization technologies including VMware ESXi VCenter VSphere VSAN and Docker
Networking platforms including Cisco IOS and NX OS Juniper and Fortigate
Security technologies including IPSec WireGuard MACsec and TLS
Routing protocols including OSPF VRF and MPLS

Qualifications :

Must Haves

Active Top Secret Clearance
Strong technical aptitude and curiosity
A consistent bias for action
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including the OSI model and TCP IP
Knowledge of secure tunneling protocols such as IPSec OpenVPN and WireGuard
Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently

Nice to haves:

Experience with automation tools including Ansible and Jenkins
Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
Experience with Cisco IOS and NX OS as well as Juniper and Fortigate platforms
Understanding of protocols including TLS MACsec OSPF VRF and MPLS
Experience working in secure or classified environments

Additional Information :

Perks of being a Ridgeliner:

• Flexible PTO holidays
• Generous 401k match benefit up to 10% with 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
• We have free daily snacks & drinks

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system please contact Ridgelines Talent Management Department at or contact us through e-mail at

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time