Linux Systems Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Linux Systems Engineerto join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform as primary assigned engineer to prepare and implement technical solutions to address customer requirements.
• Coordinate requirements based on information gathered from customer-provided documentation, customer interviews, and affected lines of service.
• Develop project definitions and engineering estimates to include cost estimates and cost benefit analysis.
• Manage and/or perform implementation for approved technical solutions.
• Participate in all phases of the development life cycle with emphasis on the planning, analysis, testing and acceptance phases.
• Design and prepare technical reports and related documentation.
• Prepare briefings and prepare updates on project/task status.
• Prepare purchase requests and configuration management documentation.
• Attend Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings with government customers to learn of new requirements.
• Interact with the customer to determine customer needs and ensure what is implemented meets those needs.
• Provide technical expertise, respond to tasking's, etc.
• Build UNIX / Linux servers, ensure security requirements are met, test servers/systems/software/hardware, and integrate/install them into the production environment.
• Ensure all necessary documentation to operate and maintain the equipment and/or software is provided to the Operations Division team members.
• Perform performance monitoring and provide documentation of issues and recommendations to Operations Division team members.
Required Experience/Skills:
• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years, Master's degree with 3-5 years, PhD 0-2 years or 8 years relevant working/ military experience. 4 additional years in lieu of degree can be considered.
• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.x / 8.x, VMware VSphere 6.x and higher, Red Hat Satellite 6.7 and higher
• Experience with Automation/Configuration Management for Linux (Puppet/Ansible)
• Experience with Containers (Docker/Kubernetes) and Container Orchestration (Tanzu/OpenShift)
• Experience with vRealize Automation and vRealize Operations
• Working understanding of system engineering processes and tasks including requirements gathering, creating a technical solution, implementation, and test/verification.
• Experience with System integration (hardware, software, network, and database)
• Experience with Multi-hardware system operation, performance, and system effectiveness
• Experience with SAN hardware layout and configuration
• Experience with system security, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)
• Experience with system engineering tools, Visio
• Strong technical writing skills
• DOD 8570 Information Assurance Technical Level II (or higher) is required (e.g., Security CE, CCNA Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
Other Requirements:
• Candidates must be US Citizens with clearance eligibility
• Candidates must have resided in the United States for the past 5 years
• Candidates must not have traveled outside of the United States for a combined total of 6 months or greater in the past 5 years
• This position requires successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and a credit check.
• Candidates must be local to the job location listed below
Desired Experience/Skills:
• One or more of the following:
o ITIL Foundations
o Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)
o Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including time-off benefits, such as vacation time and holiday pay, and insurance and other plan benefits.
Location: Bellevue, NE
About Us:
Bay State Computers, Inc. is a professional services firm and a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) services and products to the U.S. Federal Government and Industry. Bay State brings together experienced IT professionals and the latest state-of-the-art technology tools, practices, and products to support projects and task order requirements for our customers. For more information about Bay State visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Bay State Computers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.