Position:  Linux Systems Engineer II

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Opportunity Overview: 

Do you want to be an originator throughout the software development process and join a young, hungry, expanding business? Is learning a life-long pursuit for you? Then this may be the place for you. Our systems engineers work with teammates both native to the Mohawk Valley and across the country to deliver cutting-edge products to our customers. 

Position Details   

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 a year. This is a full-time exempt position.   

The development work will be performed at the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) in Rome, NY. 

Due to the clearance required for this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply; as outlined in Executive Order 12968: Access to Classified Information, eligibility for access to classified information may only be granted to employees who are United States citizens.

Responsibilities and Duties 

The candidate’s responsibilities and duties will include:    

• Analyzing existing systems to enhance security, reliability, and availability

• Utilizing Linux administrative systems knowledge to support team members in testing and troubleshooting

• Collaborating with a team to test and evaluate systems using a Whitebox adversarial approach

• Assessing hardware and software systems based on NIST 800-53 RMF security controls

• Conduct testing and analysis to identify vulnerabilities, threat vectors, and potential exploits

• Developing and engineering attack methodologies.

• Applying specific functional and working or industry knowledge.

• Developing or contributing to solutions for problems of moderate scope and complexity

Education and Certifications: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and 3 years of professional experience is preferred. A degree in computer programming, software engineering, or a closely related technical field is required for many of our projects. We will consider candidates with associate degrees or certificates in the areas listed above in combination with experience.    

Required Qualifications: 

• Proven ability to design, deploy, and manage Linux server solutions in complex enterprise environments, with a minimum of 3 years of experience

• Demonstrated skill in integrating servers with LDAP, SSO, and VMware technologies to support enterprise needs

• Possesses deep understanding of Linux server patch management practices and repositories

• Experience implementing and maintaining security standards such as STIGs for Red Hat or other Linux distributions

• Strong background in scripting languages like PowerShell, VBScript, or Python to automate tasks and streamline processes

• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShift for deploying and managing applications

• Ability to develop, execute, and analyze test plans and procedures. Proven experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation

• Maintain a positive and proactive attitude in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

• Security Clearance: Possess a Secret clearance

• Must hold a CompTIA Security+ certification or IAT level II equivalent certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science.

• Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHSA) certification

• Demonstrated experience in automating server deployment, common tasks, and installation procedures to improve efficiency

• Strong understanding of VMware virtual server environments and the ability to optimize systems for performance and flexibility

• Proven ability to effectively coordinate with change control, environment management, network, and security teams

Clearance: 

Applicants must possess and maintain a secret clearance, at minimum.

Travel: 

This position is not expected to require travel. 

Benefits: 

Our benefits package includes health, life, disability, dental, and vision insurance coverage and a 401(k) policy with a 3% company contribution & 3% company match.    

Other perks include generous Paid Time Off (including a PTO “gift day” for your birthday), 11 Federal Holidays per year, two weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, and annual technology “allowances”.   

Wait! Even more perks include referral bonuses, professional recognition awards, healthcare stipends, tuition/education reimbursement (once certain requirements are met), and flexible daily start and stop times for most projects and positions.   

Company Description 

Technergetics is a US-based company headquartered in Utica, NY, with employees and clients located throughout the country.  The Utica/Rome area is a hub of cutting-edge cyber technology research, bolstered by the Griffiss Business & Technology Park’s tenants and facilities, including the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL).  At Technergetics, we work with a wide variety of technologies, including mobile and web apps, Quantum computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, AI-enabled edge devices, and many more.   

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.