Intellectix

AI solutions and IT services provider

Linux Engineer

DevOps & InfrastructureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpringfield, VA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Possess technical training, certification(s), or a degree.
Have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar relevant degree, or equivalent experience.
Have at least 3 years of related experience as a Linux Administrator.
Have solid knowledge of protocols such as Domain Name System, Hypertext Transfer Protocol, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, Internet Control Message Protocol, Secure Shell, and Simple Network Management Protocol.
Have knowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediation.
Have familiarity with VMware and storage area network management and concepts.
Be skilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshooting.
Hold U.S. citizenship and a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
Administer systems using automation and scripting tools, including command-line interface tools, Ansible, or various coding languages.

Responsibilities

Develop technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures.
Train end users on the proper use of hardware and software.
Monitor and tune systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
Lead efforts to ensure data and media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups and archive operations.
Ensure that computer performance and security meet the needs of network users.
Coach and provide guidance to less experienced professionals, as needed.
Provision virtual and physical servers or workstations.
Serve as a team or task lead, as needed.
Evaluate existing systems and plan long-term strategies.
Conduct advanced audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and guidelines.
Ensure workstation and server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions.
Perform advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
Troubleshoot complex system hardware and software issues.

Desired Qualifications

Hold Security+ certification.
Hold Linux+ certification.
Hold additional Linux certifications such as RHCSA, RHCE, or LPIC.
Hold Network+ certification.

Linux Engineer

Location: Springfield, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI
Citizenship: US Citizenship Required

Whether running countries, corporations, or courtrooms, our clients bear the responsibility for shaping the lives of millions. At Intellectix, we are on a mission to empower them with innovative technical solutions and drive transformational change. As a Linux Engineer, you'll be the cornerstone of this mission, ensuring the security of crucial data, optimizing IT infrastructure, and simplifying business processes through cutting-edge software systems. Because at Intellectix, it's not what we do, it's why we do it.

Key Responsibilities:

Develops technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architectures
Trains end users on the proper use of hardware and software
Monitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levels
Leads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups archive operations
Ensures that performance and security of computers meet the needs of network users
May coach and provide guidance to less experience professionals
Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, ssh and SNMP
Responsible for provisioning virtual and physical servers or workstations
Knowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediation
May serve as a team or task lead
Administering systems using automation and scripting tools to include CLI, Ansible, or various coding languages
Skilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshooting
Familiarity with VMWare and SAN management and concepts
Evaluates existing systems and plans long-term strategies
Conducts advanced audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and guidelines
Ensures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutions
Performs advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages
Troubleshoots complex system hardware and software issues

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree or equivalent experience
3+ years of related experience as a Linux Administrator

Preferred Certifications:

Security+ Certification
Linux+ Certification
Additional Linux certifications (RHCSA, RHCE and LPIC) desired
Network+ Certification

Join Intellectix and be part of a dynamic team that thrives on tempo, teamwork, and technical excellence. Your skills and expertise will contribute to creating a safer and smarter tomorrow.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About the Company

Intellectix

AI solutions and IT services provider

Intellectix provides AI solutions, software development, and IT services for federal, state, local governments and commercial clients. It handles full-stack development (C#, Python, .NET) and cloud engineering on Azure and AWS, building AI-enabled tools by combining state-of-the-art models with fine-tuning for practical use; flagship products include Transcriber AI and Transcriber for Government, which focus on fast, accurate transcription and government-security alignment. The company differentiates itself with government-focused capabilities, a Top Secret cleared facility, a prime-contractor approach with subcontracting partners, and a strong emphasis on identity management, security, and digital transformation. Its goal is to deliver secure, scalable software and AI solutions that help public sector and commercial clients improve operations, data handling, and access control while meeting stringent security standards.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tysons, VA
Founded: 2012

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