Senior NGDE Engineer (Linux OS Engineer)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior NGDE Engineer (Linux OS Engineer)is expected to be able to accomplish the following:

• Design deploy configure andmaintainenterprise Linux environments(RHEL Rocky CentOS Ubuntu or equivalent).
• Build andmaintainsecure Linux OS baselinesin accordance withDoD STIGs NIST and RMF requirements.
• Perform system hardening patch management and vulnerability remediation for classified environments.
• Automate system configuration and deployment using tools such asAnsible Puppet or similar automation frameworks.
• Engineer andmaintainsystems supportingcross-domain data transfer and multi-level security (MLS) environments.
• Support integration and sustainment ofCross Domain Solutions (CDS)enabling secure data exchange between networks of different classification levels.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure properdata flow enforcement access controls and auditingin classified environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issuesimpactingsecure information flow between domains.
• Support the architecture and sustainment ofNext Generation Digital Environment (NGDE)platforms.
• Integrate Linux-based services with enterprise infrastructure includingidentity management container platforms and virtualization solutions.
• Assistin modernization initiatives includingcloud integrationDevSecOpspipelines and platform automation.
• Implement andmaintainsecurity controls aligned with RMF NIST 800-53 and DISA STIGs.
• Conduct system auditing log analysis and compliance verification.
• Supportsecurity assessments ATO processes and continuous monitoringactivities.
• Ensure all systems meetclassified operational security requirements.
• Monitor system performance availability and resourceutilization.
• Implement high-availability solutions and disaster recovery strategies.
• ProvideTier III engineering supportfor critical Linux infrastructure.
• Develop andmaintaintechnical documentation system diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in engineering design reviews and architecture discussions.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the Linux engineering team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ActiveTS/SCI CI Poly clearance
• Bachelors degree inComputer Science Information Systems Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• BS 10-12 years of relevant experience; MS 8-10 years; PhD 5-7 years.
• 57yearsLinux administration experience in enterprise or government environmentsor8 years of experiencein Linux system administration or engineering.
• Security CE certification.
• RHCSA or RHCE certification.
• Experience implementingDISA STIGs NIST controls and RMF compliance requirements.
• Ability to create SOPsplaybooks (runbooks) and architecture documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting across multi-level classification domains.
• Experience troubleshooting computenetworkstorage.
• VMware/KVM familiarity.
• Deep understanding ofdesigning andimplementingITSM workflows.
• Hands-on automation experience with Ansible Bash Python.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CKA certification
• RHEL Satellite/Foreman KickstartIdM/FreeIPAHashiCorpVault.
• Container/Cloud:Podman Docker Kubernetes AWS/GovCloud Azure.
• Terraformregistry/artifact management.
• Monitoring/SIEM: Prometheus Grafana ELK/OpenSearch.
• Experience working with endpoints that support a multi-level classification environment.
• Strongproficiencywith RHEL and Debian/Ubuntu systems services and package management.
• Deepexpertisewithenterprise Linux distributions(RHEL preferred).
• Experience supportingclassified environments and cross-domain systems.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Linux system internals
  • Networking (TCP/IP routing firewalls)
  • System hardening and vulnerability management
  • Automation tools (Ansible Bash Python etc.)

We are seeking aSenior NGDE Engineer (Linux OSEngineer)tojoin our Task Orderto build harden and sustain mission-critical Linux platforms in a highly secure enterpriseon the Defense Intelligence Agencys Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III).TheSenior NGDE Engineer (Linux OS Engineer)will engineer harden secure and sustain mission-critical Linux platforms across a highly secure enterprise environment. Responsibilities span lifecycle management STIG compliance automation performance tuning and cross-team collaboration.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health dental vision 401K life insurance short-term and long-term disability plans vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Reston VA
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Normal work hours constitute on average 8 hours a day40 hoursper week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800 Monday-Friday excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to grip handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.

The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal state and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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