Senior Engineer II – Systems Design, Integration, Linux, Programming

Role Overview

• Configure, administer, and maintain network switches, routers, and related infrastructure.
• Perform Linux system integration and administration, including user management, service configuration, and system hardening.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (written in Python, Bash, or a similar language) to reduce manual workload and enhance consistency across deployments.
• Support hardware integration efforts, including setup, cabling, and system bring-up activities.
• Translate customer requirements into formal system architectures and detailed block diagrams to guide engineering teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, refine, and validate technical requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct customer briefings and technical presentations to communicate system capabilities, status updates, integration progress, and risk mitigation.
• Troubleshoot complex network and system issues across physical and virtual environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration requirements and technical documentation.
• Participate in system design reviews, offering input on architecture, scalability, and reliability improvements.
• Contribute to process automation initiatives for testing, provisioning, and system monitoring.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the configuration management and deployment frameworks.
• Perform vulnerability testing using system test tools (i.e., ACAS/Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and/or Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)) and remediate flaws within the directed timeframe.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as directed by the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7.5
• 10 years of directly related experience.
• Proven experience in network architecture and switch configuration (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, or similar).
• Strong Linux administration and integration experience (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar).
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation tasks.
• Hands-on experience with hardware integration and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and STIG compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance Preferred.
• Certifications such as CCNA, RHCSA, or Network+.
• Experience with version control (Mercurial or Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with virtualization or containerization (VMware, Docker, etc.).
• Exposure to secure system design and compliance-based environments.
• Prior experience working in a classified or restricted network environment is a plus.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security
• Docker
• Linux
• Python
• Shell Scripting
• VMware

Benefits

• Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
• Gold Standard in Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Legal Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation Pay
• Absence Time
• "Sick Pay"
• 10 Paid Holidays