Linux System Engineer (Remote)

Our team, supporting Military Sealift Command (MSC), has an immediate need for a Linux System Engineer to provide engineering design support for the migration of MSC’s NOC to the Navy Flank Speed Cloud Mission Owner Environment. Primary responsibilities include:

• Design, deploy, and manage Linux-based systems on Microsoft Azure cloud platforms, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security
• Configure and optimize Linux-based services and applications for Azure environments, including networking, storage, and security configurations
• Develop automation scripts and infrastructure as code (IaC) templates using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Document monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the health and availability of Linux systems on Azure
• Work team of SMEs to develop architecture and design drawings for migration effort
• Assist other SMEs in the preparation of Installation guides for an enterprise environment
• Provide input into migration project schedule
• Must possess current IAT II or higher security certification in accordance with IAWF DoD 8570.01M
• Must have or be able to get within 6 months of hire, an appropriate Computing Environment or vendor certification for associated communications equipment being supported in accordance with IAWF DoD 8570.01M
• Must have or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Progressive IT experience (8 years) including at least five (5) projects in technical areas included in the job description
• Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing Linux-based systems, preferably in cloud environments
• Strong expertise in Linux administration, including proficiency with command-line tools, shell scripting, and system configuration
• Experience with Azure Virtual Machines
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs
• Experience creating technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and how-to guides
• Experience working with Navy customers preferred
• Relevant certifications in Linux (e.g., LPIC, RHCE) are a plus