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,