Senior Systems Engineer - Linux / Cloud / Splunk Job at Catapult Federal Services, Norfolk, VA

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  • Catapult Federal Services
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

Location: Norfolk, VA ( Remote with 1–2x/month onsite , as needed)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required (CAC preferred)

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive, senior-level Systems Engineer with deep experience in Red Hat Linux, Splunk, and Cloud technologies to support a mission-critical OCS environment under a federal program. This role focuses on enterprise Linux systems, Splunk infrastructure, cloud integrations, and modernization efforts, while providing technical leadership and mentorship within the team.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can operate independently, collaborate with federal stakeholders, and guide junior engineers in a fast-paced mission environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead administration and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments
  • Architect, support, and optimize Splunk deployments on Linux, including UF/HF upgrades
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting, log analysis, and performance tuning
  • Support cloud-based engineering efforts (AWS or Azure preferred)
  • Drive system modernization initiatives, upgrades, and forwarder deployments
  • Collaborate closely with federal teams and mentor junior engineers
  • Support mission operations and provide subject-matter expertise

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance (CAC card preferred, but not required)
  • Strong senior-level experience with RHEL / Linux systems administration
  • Hands-on expertise with Splunk engineering (deployment, UF/HF, upgrades, tuning)
  • Experience supporting AWS and/or Azure environments
  • Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python, and/or Ansible
  • Prior experience in DoD, Navy, or federal contractor environments
  • Proven ability to work independently, lead technical efforts, and mentor others

Job Tags

For contractors, Remote work,

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