Linux Systems Engineer

Connecting and Protecting People Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters York UK; Criteria Labs Austin TX; Dow-Key Microwave Ventura CA; Pole/Zero West Chester OH; Espy Austin TX; and K&L Microwave Salisbury Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products engineered components and subsystems for demanding military space commercial aerospace/industrial and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a Linux Systems Engineer at Espy you will be part of a small but growing team creating

state-of-the-art systems that provide critical signals intelligence to government customers. You

will be responsible for creating and supporting Linux installations for Espys server and

workstation products and take the lead on ensuring our products meet cybersecurity requirements

(CMMC). You will have the opportunity to keep up with latest advances in computing hardware

operating systems and other software technologies as we constantly adapt to a fast-moving

environment and increase the value of our products.

Duties (includes but not limited to):

Develop and maintain installation procedures for our Linux-based products (servers and

workstations). Maintain BIOS settings drivers dependencies desktop customizations to provide

an exceptional user experience. Ensure systems meet mission performance and cybersecurity

requirements.

Analyze hardware platforms and advise on selection of components (CPU RAM disks RAID

controllers GPU network devices etc.) for our products and development systems

Tune Linux development and production systems to optimize performance on file system

CPU/GPU processing encryption and networking.

Administer multiple Linux development systems (local and remote); coordinate with software

development team and corporate IT to ensure systems meet requirements for both.

Remote IT troubleshooting for colleagues and customers working on deployed product systems.

Stay current of industry advances and professional education embrace the emergence of new

technologies.

Work independently with sound professional judgement to overcome obstacles and complete

tasks on time by leveraging collaboration delegation and leadership skills.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

Bachelors degree in relevant technical area preferred: Computer Engineering Computer Science Management Information Systems

Minimum 10 years industry experience

Expertise in provisioning Linux server and desktop systems (CentOS Rocky Ubuntu)

Highly skilled in Linux scripting languages (bash python)

Thorough understanding of computer architecture and performance

Experience with virtualization and containerization

Experience integrating NVIDIA GPUs for signal processing workloads.

Familiarity with specialized I/O hardware (SDRs capture cards multi-port NICs).

Experience with ZeroTier Starlink and other mesh networking tools.

Experience with Atlassian suite (Jira Confluence)

Preferred: Familiar with Linux software development environment (git C python)

Preferred: Willingness to travel 2-3 times per year

Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance (sponsorship available).

Experience with applying DISA STIGs CIS benchmarks or other hardening standards.

Familiarity with CMMC Level 2 / NIST 800-171 compliance environments.

Ability to track and patch CVEs/IAVAs for Linux packages.

Experience with automation tools (Ansible Terraform Puppet etc.) for system configuration and compliance enforcement.

Comfort with CI/CD pipelines in a Linux context.

Experience deploying Linux systems at scale across enterprise and tactical environments.

Bonus: Understanding of high-performance Linux systems in RF data collection and analysis environments is a plus.

Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to clearly present information through the spoken and written word with all levels of an organization.

Planning and Organization Skills: Demonstrated ability to organize or schedule activities and tasks while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability.

Teamwork Skills: Demonstrated ability to work with people to achieve common goals objectives and group commitments.

Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgments and a realistic understanding of issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Described here are characteristics representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require physical exertion such as receiving counting and pulling inventory climbing ladders and lifting 50 or more lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Characteristics described here are representative of those an incumbent will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring safety precautions typical of work office and manufacturing environment. Personal protective equipment is provided and to be used in designated areas. Work area is adequately lit heated and ventilated.

Work Arrangement : Remote

Pay Range: $170000.00 - $190000.00 annually

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position including but not limited to the positions responsibilities a candidates work experience a candidates education/training the positions location and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption surrogacy and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental military jury duty and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability age genetic information or any other factors prohibited by law.

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