Linux Systems Engineer

General Dynamics
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 107,744 - 142,600 annuallyFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Autonomy","Problem-solving","Independent work","Documentation","Collaboration"]

Support an intelligence customer by designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise Linux infrastructure across on-premises and virtualized environments. Administer and optimize Nutanix HCI (AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element), provision and manage VMs, and automate operations using Ansible and scripting. Standardize configuration and patching via Infrastructure-as-Code, monitor and troubleshoot systems with Grafana/Zabbix, and collaborate in SAFe/Scrum teams to improve reliability, security, and performance.

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General Dynamics
General Dynamics
1 month ago

Linux Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Support an intelligence customer by designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise Linux infrastructure across on-premises and virtualized environments. Administer and optimize Nutanix HCI (AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element), provision and manage VMs, and automate operations using Ansible and scripting. Standardize configuration and patching via Infrastructure-as-Code, monitor and troubleshoot systems with Grafana/Zabbix, and collaborate in SAFe/Scrum teams to improve reliability, security, and performance.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in on-premises and virtualized environments.
  • •Administer and optimize Nutanix HCI (AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element) to support enterprise Linux workloads.
  • •Collaborate with infrastructure teams to provision, configure, and manage VMs, storage, networking, and cluster resources within Nutanix environments.
  • •Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and scripting; standardize configuration, patching, and deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • •Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure for performance, availability, and capacity; document architecture and workflows.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 107,744 - 142,600 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeavePaid ParentalMilitary LeaveBereavement LeaveJury DutyLife InsuranceLong-term Disability

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments, including Nutanix virtualization support.
  • •Strong configuration management and automation experience using Ansible.
  • •Proficiency in scripting for automation and tooling (e.g., Bash, Python).
  • •Experience managing Red Hat-based environments, including Satellite and Capsule.
  • •Hands-on Nutanix HCI administration (AHV, Prism Central/Prism Element) with VM lifecycle, storage, networking, and cluster operations; active TS/SCI clearance required with eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph.
Experience:5+ yearsEnterprise virtualizationIntelligenceEnterprise Linux
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
Skills:AutonomyProblem-solvingIndependent workDocumentationCollaboration
Tech Stack:LinuxRed HatRed Hat AnsibleAnsibleScriptingBashPythonNutanixAHVPrism CentralPrism ElementInfrastructure-as-CodeRHELSatelliteCapsuleOAuthSSOIdentity providersGrafanaZabbix

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:Top Secret/SCICI Polygraph

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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