Senior Linux Engineer
CACI International IncAbout the role
The Opportunity:
CACI is looking for a Senior Linux Engineer to support a newly established research and development environment. This environment provides a secure and compliant foundation for work across programs, utilizing a mix of on-prem and cloudbased technologies. You will be a member of the corporate IT department working alongside highly skilled senior-level engineers delivering exceptional services and support to our programs.
Responsibilities:
• Support Red Hat and Ubuntu Linux systems and related technologies.
• Develop automated Linux OS builds for both servers and workstations, whether virtual or physical.
• Leverage Red Hat Satellite and/or Ubuntu Landscape for management and patching of Linux systems.
• Utilize Centrify for LDAP services.
• Create Splunk dashboards for troubleshooting and analysis.
• Collaborate with other technical teams to resolve complex system issues.
• Engage with related technologies, including:
o Storage Area Networks (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS)
o Cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure
o Virtualization technologies such as Nutanix and VMware
o Supporting technologies including LDAP/Active Directory, Identity Management, Authentication, Load Balancing, Patch Management, and Security tools.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of in-depth experience with expert-level knowledge of some or all of the following:
- Red Hat and Ubuntu
- Custom OS Automated Installation – Kickstart, Scripting
- Red Hat Satellite Repositories and Remote Execution [REX]
- Privileged Access Management - Centrify
- Full Disk encryption - SecureDoc
- Scripting languages - BASH/Python
- Patch and package management – Tanium/JFrog Artifactory
- Containerization – Podman/Docker o Implement security hardening measures, ensure compliance with industry standards like NIST, and contribute to vulnerability management efforts.
- Device Control - USBGuard • Understanding of cloud and virtualization technologies: Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure; VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV
- Familiarity with supporting technologies, including: LDAP, Identity Management/Authentication, Load Balancing; Cisco SDA; Splunk; SCAP; Monitoring and logging tools; Configuration management systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for operational procedures and create and maintain documentation.
• Capable of both leading and collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Willingness to propose new ideas and thoughtfully challenge the status quo.
Desired:
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with engineering support staff and management across teams.
• The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and observational skills, along with a sharp focus on accuracy.
• Willingness to take ownership of the services assigned to you.
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
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