TechSur Solutions

Government IT services delivering user-focused platforms

Senior Systems Engineer - Linux

DevOps & InfrastructureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeReston, VA, USA$105k - $110k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience as a Linux Systems Engineer or Administrator.
Strong expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration, including versions 7, 8, and 9.
Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and Ansible Tower.
Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
Knowledge of the OpenShift container platform.
Strong understanding of application servers, including Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, and WebSphere.
Experience with cloud migrations and application modernization.
Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery and DevOps tools.
Strong troubleshooting and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain and support IT infrastructure, including server hardware and Linux operating systems.
Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Linux operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 7, 8, and 9.
Install, configure, and manage middleware components such as Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, and WebSphere.
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for operating system upgrades from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 to 8, operating system hardening, and automation tasks.
Use Ansible Tower or AWX for configuration management and orchestration.
Build and manage virtual machines in Azure Cloud, including installing mobility and services migration tools.
Provide guidance and implementation support for OpenShift and Azure cloud environments.
Interact with clients to resolve system-, application-, and infrastructure-related issues.
Analyze application performance and ensure availability and performance objectives are met using monitoring and performance tools in AWS.
Manage DevOps and continuous integration and continuous delivery tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Jenkins, OpenShift, and AWS CodeDeploy.
Develop AWS CloudFormation templates to automate EC2 provisioning, software installation, and service startup.
Deploy and manage application updates across different versions in JBOSS and Tomcat environments.
Ensure system security, compliance, and best practices across on-premises and cloud platforms.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Systems Engineer – Linux with 8+ years of hands-on experience in managing enterprise IT infrastructure, Linux systems, and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in RHEL administration, automation using Ansible, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and application server management. This role involves close collaboration with clients, application teams, and cloud engineers to ensure high availability, performance, and security of systems.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and support IT infrastructure including server hardware and Linux operating systems
Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of Linux OS (RHEL 7, 8, 9)
Install, configure, and manage middleware components such as Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, WebSphere
Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for OS upgrades (RHEL 7 to RHEL 8), OS hardening, and automation tasks
Experience with Ansible Tower / AWX for configuration management and orchestration
Build and manage virtual machines in Azure Cloud, including mobility and services migration tool installation
Provide guidance and implementation support for OpenShift and Azure cloud environments
Interact with clients to resolve system, application, and infrastructure-related issues
Analyze application performance and ensure availability and performance objectives are met using monitoring and performance tools (AWS)
Manage DevOps and CI/CD tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Jenkins, OpenShift, AWS CodeDeploy
Develop AWS CloudFormation templates to automate EC2 provisioning, software installation, and service startup
Deploy and manage application updates across different versions on JBOSS and Tomcat environments
Ensure system security, compliance, and best practices across on-prem and cloud platforms

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

8+ years of experience as a Linux Systems Engineer / Administrator
Strong expertise in RHEL (7, 8, 9) administration
Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and Ansible Tower
Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms
Knowledge of OpenShift container platform
Strong understanding of application servers: Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, WebSphere
Experience with cloud migrations and application modernization
Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tools
Strong troubleshooting and client communication skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation: 105000 to 110000 (USD) (YEARLY)

About the Company

TechSur Solutions

Government IT services delivering user-focused platforms

TechSur Solutions provides IT services to government clients, including software development, digital experience design, system integration, and data analytics. It uses agile methods to design, build, and implement digital platforms that fit into a client’s existing technology stack, with early product visualizations to manage costs. Its Total Engagement approach centers on user-friendly solutions for government employees, backed by its SBA-certified 8(a), SDB, and EDWOSB designations to differentiate it from general IT providers. The company aims to win and deliver federal contracts by providing usable, integrated digital solutions and data insights that improve government operations.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 2016

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