MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA The position is onsite
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide Tier III IT Systems support for customer Linux or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server environments
Install, configure, maintain, and optimize Linux and RHEL Server environments to ensure reliable and secure infrastructure
Diagnose and resolve the performance, security, and/or technical challenges related to the platforms listed above
Monitor performance, capacity, and backups; perform test restores and implement system updates, patches, and improvements
Investigating and resolving operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel
Lead the development and documentation of system processes and train team members to ensure operational consistency and knowledge transfer
Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to accomplish repeatable tasks
Working on project teams responsible for engineering and packaging releases to integrate within the customer’s production IT environment
Contribute to strategic planning, solve complex technical problems, and lead Linux and RHEL engineering projects or functional teams when required
Participating in processes throughout all phases of the ITIL Service Lifecycle, including submitting Change Requests
Performing requirements analysis, requirements gathering, and integration for all platforms listed above
Willingness to occasionally work after normal duty hours (nights and weekends) to support system maintenance or service outages
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant Linux or RHEL experience, an Associates degree with 8+ years of experience, or a High School Diploma with an 11+ years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree
Hands-on experience or knowledge with configuration and implementation at command-line interface, of Linux or RHEL Server technologies within an on-premise infrastructure
Experience with Active Directory, Domain Name System (DNS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Experience performing Linux and RHEL server upgrades, migrations, and deployments
IAT Level III/DoD 8140 Advanced certification, e.g., SecurityX or CASP+ within 6 months of hire
DoD 8570 Computing Environment certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl to automate system tasks
Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible to maintain system baselines
ITIL v.3 Foundations or later certification highly desired
Experience using a Service Desk ticketing system, such as TrackIT or ServiceNow
Previous customer service experience strongly desired
Clearance Requirements:
Must have a current and active Top Secret clearance, and be willing and able to obtain a CI polygraph
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
