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Linux/ Cloud Engineer

SAIC

Arlington, VA

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SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Automation, Automation System Development, Bash Scripting, Chef (Configuration Management), Cloning, Cloud Computing, Command Line, CompTIA Linux+, Configuration Management, DNS (Domain Name System), DevOps, Docker, Documentation, Federal Government, File Systems, Firewalls, Government, Hypervisors, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, K Virtual Machine (KVM), Law Enforcement, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Microservices, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Configuration Management, Network Security, On Call, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Perl Programming Language, Problem Solving Skills, Puppet (Configuration Management), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secret Clearance, Security Design, Security Infrastructure, Security Monitoring, Security Protocols, Software Engineering, Software Patches, System Integration (SI), System Migration, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Ubuntu, VMWare, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Virtualization, Work From Home, iptables
LOCATION
Arlington, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job ID: T2601926

Location: Arlington, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Sys Administrator

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description
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SAIC has an opening for a Linux/Cloud Engineer billet in Arlington, VA. SAIC is recognized as an IT leader in the intelligence and law enforcement spaces. This exciting opportunity will be supporting the United States Marshals Services' unique mission needs. We are seeking an individual to join the team who is fully committed to the success of USMS programs and bringing the best innovation, implementation, and attitudes to bear to the position.

Description of Duties:

This Linux/Cloud Engineer role is crucial for the Infrastructure Team that relies heavily on Red Hat technologies (and a few other Linux flavors) for supporting USMS IT operations, with a future path of Cloud technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while continuously building expertise in Linux-based enterprise solutions.

The candidate will:
  • Be responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments across various servers and cloud platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve service interruptions, including on-call support.
  • Conduct day-to-day tasks that may include patch management using Satellite Server, performance tuning, troubleshooting system issues, and developing automation scripts using tools like Ansible.
  • Collaborate closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to design and optimize infrastructure solutions.
  • Contribute to project work that may involve system cloning, migrations, implementing security protocols, documenting work done and/or help with automation initiatives for more efficient IT operations.


Qualifications
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Required Experience/Skills/Attributes:
  • Secret clearance or above.
  • Bachelor's Degree in IT or Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience Fourteen (14) or more years' experience; at least five (5) in System Engineering or System Administration.
  • Solid understanding of Linux systems administration, network configuration, and scripting.
  • Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), automation tools such as Ansible.
  • Problem solving, communication, sharing knowledge, and teamwork are important soft skills for collaborating across IT teams and addressing technical issues efficiently.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware or KVM and Linux-Active Directory integration.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:
  • Worked in System Engineering or System Administration with government agencies.
  • Linux Expertise: Deep knowledge of command-line interfaces, file systems, and system hardening for RHEL and/or Ubuntu (e.g., RHCE or CompTIA Linux+ certification).
  • Cloud & Virtualization: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with hypervisors like VMware or Hyper-V.
  • Scripting & Automation: Ability to automate tasks using Bash, Python, or Perl, and configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Networking & Security: Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls (iptables/firewalld), and SSL/TLS. Network Security and infrastructure monitoring is a must.
  • Containerization: Familiarity with Docker, Podman, and/or Kubernetes for managing microservices.
  • Automation: Knowledge using Ansible and/or Puppet.
  • The Engineer should be able to document, maintain secure, stable, and scalable enterprise environments while effectively supporting organizational goals.



SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

About the Company

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SAIC

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/

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