Fantom

Systems integration and IT services, analytics

Junior Linux Engineer

Cloud EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChantilly, VA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience.
Strong Linux systems administration and infrastructure management experience.
Two or more years of AWS experience, including services such as EC2 and S3.
Experience troubleshooting network issues across OSI Layers 4–7.
Familiarity with systems engineering documentation, including network diagrams and data flows.
Experience with Agile collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Must possess an active Top Secret clearance.
Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph.
Current Security+ certification is required prior to start.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for Tier II personnel and resolve customer-facing system and access issues.
Perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
Monitor system health, user metrics, performance, and operational availability.
Develop scripts and playbook-based automation to support recurring operational tasks.
Manage and maintain commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf software across multiple environments.
Partner with enterprise services teams to maintain security and application compliance.
Troubleshoot network and identity/access issues across complex environments.
Analyze system workflows and identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
Document technical findings and communicate issues and resolutions to development and operational teams.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with identity federation, Single Sign-On, SAML, OIDC, OAuth, Kerberos, and CAC/smart card authentication.
Experience with Oracle Access Manager, Oracle Unified Directory, Oracle WebLogic, or similar enterprise products.
Experience with Kubernetes.
Bash and Python scripting experience.
Experience with LDAP.
Experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
Experience with AWS and cloud-based architectures.
Familiarity with cross-domain architectures.
Experience with automated testing and monitoring.
Experience supporting Engineering Review Boards and Change Management processes.

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Linux Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) environment. This position provides lifecycle systems engineering and operational support across Linux and AWS infrastructure while troubleshooting complex system, network, and access-related issues.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Linux background, hands-on AWS experience, and the ability to work across development, operations, and customer-facing technical teams.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for Tier II personnel and resolve customer-facing system and access issues
Perform root cause analysis (RCA), troubleshoot operational issues, and implement mitigation strategies
Monitor system health, user metrics, performance, and operational availability
Develop scripts and playbook-based automation to support recurring operational tasks
Manage and maintain COTS and GOTS software across multiple environments
Partner with enterprise services teams to maintain security and application compliance
Troubleshoot network and identity/access issues across complex environments
Analyze system workflows and identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement
Document technical findings and communicate issues and resolutions to development and operational teams

Required Qualifications

Must posses an active Top Secret Clearance
Must be willing and able to obtain a polygraph
Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience
Strong Linux systems administration and infrastructure management experience
Two (2) or more years of AWS experience, including services such as EC2 and S3
Experience troubleshooting network issues across OSI Layers 4–7
Familiarity with systems engineering documentation, including network diagrams and data flows
Experience with Agile collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
Current Security+ certification prior to start

Desired Qualifications

Experience with identity federation, Single Sign-On (SSO), SAML, OIDC, OAuth, Kerberos, and CAC/smart card authentication
Experience with Oracle Access Manager, Oracle Unified Directory, Oracle WebLogic, or similar enterprise products
Experience with Kubernetes
Bash and Python scripting experience
Experience with LDAP
Experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK)
Experience with AWS and cloud-based architectures
Familiarity with cross-domain architectures
Experience with automated testing and monitoring
Experience supporting Engineering Review Boards and Change Management processes
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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Software Development, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.

About the Company

Fantom

Systems integration and IT services, analytics

Fantom leads IT services for federal and commercial clients, focusing on big data analytics, system integration, software engineering, and technical consulting. Its offering blends architecture and program management with data-driven capabilities to help organizations detect patterns, uncover trends, and derive actionable insights from structured and unstructured data. Projects are delivered through service contracts and fixed engagements, supported by a team of architects, engineers, and program managers. What sets Fantom apart is its minority-owned status combined with a dual focus on Department of Defense and Intelligence Community work alongside private-sector clients, and its emphasis on employee well-being through benefits like profit-sharing and life insurance. The company's goal is to enable clients to make informed decisions and achieve mission and business objectives by providing specialized IT solutions and data-driven capabilities.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Leesburg, VA
Founded: 2014

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