Linux System Engineer

T and T Consulting Services, Inc.

Linux Systems Engineer supporting NIH missions through management of Unix/Linux environments in Bethesda, MD. Responsibilities include server support, automation, and collaboration with security teams.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeBethesda • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Unix/Linux server administration, including installation, configuration, and automation of server deployments. Proficient in managing server infrastructure and collaborating with security teams to ensure system integrity and availability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Unix/Linux AdministrationServer AutomationRed Hat Linux ManagementTechnical SupportSystem Monitoring

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Hard Skills

Server AdministrationConfiguration ManagementTroubleshootingSystem MaintenanceBackup and Restore

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

AnsiblePuppetPackerVagrantVMware vSphereGitRed Hat SatelliteSplunkNagios

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Computational BiologyBioinformaticsEnterprise ServicesSystem VulnerabilitiesSecurity Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleLinuxPackerPuppetSplunkUnixVagrantVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting for physical and virtual Unix/Linux servers supporting applications, databases, monitoring tools, and other enterprise services.
Provide technical support for Unix/Linux servers and workstations, including the installation and troubleshooting of scientific applications used for imaging, computational biology, and bioinformatics.
Automate server configuration and deployment using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Packer, Vagrant, and VMware vSphere.
Use Git or similar version control systems to maintain scripts, configurations, and technical documentation.
Manage Red Hat Linux server and workstation infrastructure using Red Hat Satellite or similar enterprise management tools.
Collaborate with information security teams to identify and remediate system vulnerabilities and security issues.
Plan and perform system maintenance and upgrades while minimizing downtime and disruption to production services.
Configure, maintain, back up, and restore user and server data to support system availability and continuity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to pass a background check to obtain Public Trust clearance
5 years server administrator experience
BS/BA or equivalent and five years’ experience as a server administrator
3+ years’ experience as a UNIX/Linux administrator, including handling the wide range of hardware and operating system combinations.
Experience in automating server configurations and deployments
Experience monitoring various types of devices via Splunk, Nagios and custom scripts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, 401(k) Plan, Training Programs, Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.