Blackspoke IT

Senior Linux Systems Engineer | TS/SCI

Springfield, VA US
Bash Python Kubernetes Ansible
Description

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. Be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of the nation's most critical intelligence organizations. Your work directly impacts national security and global issues, you will have the chance to contribute to missions that are of paramount importance to the United States and its allies, know that that the environments and programs you support are making a difference on a global scale. Our customers operate at the forefront of technology, dealing with some of the most advanced defense, geospatial, and intelligence systems in the world. 

What you will be working on (Job Description):
At Blackspoke, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Senior Linux Systems Engineer joining our team to support our customer and help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

  • Design and define system architecture for new or existing computer systems
  • Contribute to completion of specific engineering programs and projects
  • Develop solutions to a variety of complex engineering problems
  • Perform complex systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the end
  • Oversee complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools
  • Perform complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Prepare and maintain documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects
  • Maintain current knowledge of rapidly changing technology
  • May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
  • May serve as a team or task lead

What you will bring to us (Required Skills):

  • Education: BA/BS or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
  • Qualifications: 8+ years of related experience
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance required and able to pass a CI polygraph
  • Required Skills: Linux systems administration

Would be nice if you bring the following (Highly Desired):

  • Deep expertise in one of the following areas and working knowledge in one or more of the others:
    • Operational support
    • Virtualization technologies (VMware, virtual networking, vROPS, XenServer/XCP-ng)
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux, YUM, Satellite, Capsule technologies
    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    • Ceph storage platform
    • GitLab
    • Scripting/Coding (Bash, Python, etc.)
    • Kubernetes
    • Ansible
    • Helm charts
    • Automation

What you will get:

  • The opportunity to work on high-impact projects critical to national security
  • A growth environment with avenues for career progression and technical skill-building
  • A collaborative culture that values innovation and efficiency
  • A robust benefits package to attract and retain top talent

Location: 2nd Street - St. Louis, MO / NCE - Springfield, VA
US Citizenship Required with Active Security Clearance


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. If you need assistance applying outside of the online application, please contact recruiting@blackspoke.com for more information.
 
This Organization Participates in E-Verify
 
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 
 
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. 
 
Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. 
 
Department of Homeland Security:  888-897-7781and E-Verify.gov
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