Linux Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance) Onsite
Company: ALTA IT Services
Location: Herndon
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Linux Systems Engineer TS/SCI Clearance is required Herndon, VA
- ONSITE ALTA ITS is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer (Tier ll) to
work for a government contractor in the Herndon, VA area. This is
an exciting opportunity to bring your skills to the table and learn
new skills. This position is a part of a US-based operations team
backed by expert international developers and application
engineers. You will be directly involved in systems planning,
installation, commissioning, site surveys, and troubleshooting for
custom solutions serving the US national security community and
allies. Illuminate provides analytic and cyber solutions enabling
critical decisions from vast data sources. We seek a talented,
customer-facing professional to provide technical guidance on key
projects locally and in the field, working independently and
collaboratively. Responsibilities: • Install, configure, and
maintain various technical equipment, including server components
and software, manage virtual servers. • Supervise & perform
troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, running
diagnostics, documenting problems, prioritizing resolutions, and
assessing risk. • Assist with the OEM level design and development
of internal solutions to meet customer requirements. • Design,
test, and implement process and systems automation capabilities to
improve overall operational effectiveness and performance. Core
Qualifications: • Active or current TS/SCI • Ability to support
short-term international travel. • 3-5 years of Linux / Unix system
administration experience. • 2 years of direct experience in either
or all systems design & architecture, integration & testing, data
analysis, and capability development. • Bachelor’s degree in
computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or
related field (or relevant experience as substitute). •
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and solving problems in
complex systems environments. Preferred Qualifications: •
Understanding of mobile telecom network architectures and related
hardware, software, and protocols. • Experience working directly
with development team to resolve software and hardware problems and
applying software and hardware patches. • Strong knowledge of
networking protocols such as TCP/IP, NAT, routing and switching. •
Experience with analyzing logs, stack traces, debug libraries,
software/hardware. • Possesses an understanding of Python, Bash,
SQL databases. • Create installation guides and as-built
documentation. • Experience with Linux firewall and VPN
configuration System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé,
ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering
outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America.
We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically,
without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a
valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees
health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical,
dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans,
as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national
origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic
information, veteran status, marital status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local
law. M2 Ref: 850-Rockville (ALTA IT)
Keywords: ALTA IT Services, Montgomery Village , Linux Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance) Onsite, IT / Software / Systems , Herndon, Maryland
