Senior Linux Systems Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to support systems engineering, integration, and sustainment activities supporting the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This role provides high-level engineering, maintenance, and security for mission-critical RHEL environments. This position will be located inKearneysville, WV. Responsibilities As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert for the engineering, security, and automation of a robust Linux environment. Core responsibilities include Lead the administration, configuration, and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers across virtual and physical enterprise environments. Manage VMware vSphere infrastructure and VMware Cloud Foundation, including the deployment and optimization of virtual machines and hosts. Utilize BMC TrueSight Server Automation (TSSA) to troubleshoot automated scripts and jobs, ensuring system compliance and operational readiness. Ensure all Linux systems are hardened against government baselines, specifically maintaining strict alignment with DISA STIGs. Engineer, maintain, and execute complex Ansible playbooks to automate system configurations, deployments, and "infrastructure as code" initiatives. Implement robust security controls and lead vulnerability remediation efforts to meet federal data protection standards. Monitor system performance and perform expert-level root cause analysis on complex hardware and software issues. Proactively identify potential system risks and design technical solutions to remediate problems before they impact the mission. Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system configurations, engineering processes, and procedures. Qualifications High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills & Experience DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security). Demonstrated experience administering the ServiceNow platformin a large-scale enterprise environment. 5+ years of experience in a Senior-level Linux Engineering role with deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) for managing and troubleshooting complex virtualized server environments. Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks for enterprise-scale configuration management. Proven experience with DISA STIG system hardening, security patching, and ensuring federal cybersecurity compliance. High proficiency in scripting languages, specifically Bash and Python, to automate administrative tasks and streamline operations. Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance Preferred Skills & Experience Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs. Direct hands-on experience using BMC TrueSight Server Automation (TSSA) for automated patch management and compliance enforcement. Advanced Linux certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA). VMware certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP). Knowledge of VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator or VCF Automation Orchestrator. Familiarity with containerization (OpenShift, Docker, or Kubernetes) and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure). Knowledge of JavaScript and REST APIs (Infoblox DDI and Tenable Security Center). Posted Salary Range USD $105,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.