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Senior Linux System Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Nov 04, 2026
This job expires in: 29 days

Job Summary

To support Linux Engineering Sustainment for the U.S. Army, the full-time Senior Linux System Engineer will manage software updates and complex Linux environments, ensuring optimal system performance and security in a remote position requiring Eastern Standard Time working hours.

Key responsibilities:
  • Lead efforts to deliver software updates and manage Linux systems for mission-critical operations
  • Conduct functional and empirical analysis related to software system design and implementation
  • Develop test strategies and solve engineering problems while communicating effectively with team members and customers
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computing Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a team lead position, including project management for software updates
  • At least 8 years of experience as a Linux system administrator, with proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Active Secret security clearance or higher, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI if required
  • Strong scripting skills in Shell, Bash, Python, or similar for automation and system management

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