Linux Systems Engineer IV

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) is dedicated to providing high-quality professional services to both government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions that support the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America.

RMC is seeking a Systems Engineer IV to support the SRDT&E / RDT&E network at NIWC PACIFIC - Point Loma, CA. We are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to design, deploy, and support enterprise‑grade RHEL, Rocky, AlmaLinux, and Ubuntu environments. The ideal candidate has 5‑7 years of hands‑on Linux administration, strong knowledge of OpenSSL/PKI/X.509, SELinux troubleshooting, and virtualization (KVM/VMware/Cloud). Experience with web servers (Apache/Nginx), identity integration (LDAP, SSSD), networking services (NTP, DNS, firewalld), storage management (LVM, RAID), systemd, package management (dnf/apt), and filesystem permissions is required. Proficiency in log analysis (journalctl, /var/log), monitoring/alerting tools, ITSM ticketing workflows, and Bash scripting is essential. Ability to automate tasks, enforce security best practices, and collaborate across teams will ensure the reliability and performance of our critical infrastructure. This is a Linux focused position.

This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across various departments to analyze requirements, design solutions, and ensure technical performance across the lifecycle of multiple government systems.

**This position is contingent on contract award**

Requirements

• Active DOD Clearance is required
• Linux OS: RHEL, Rocky, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu fundamentals
• Security: OpenSSL/PKI/X.509, SELinux troubleshooting
• Virtualization: KVM/VMware/Cloud VM provisioning
• Web & Identity Services: Apache/Nginx, LDAP/SSSD integration
• Networking: NTP, DNS client, firewalld, basic TCP/IP concepts
• Storage: LVM, RAID configuration and management
• System Management: systemd services, dnf/apt packaging, filesystem hierarchy & permissions, user/group admin
• Scripting & Automation: Bash fundamentals
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: journalctl/​/var/log analysis, monitoring & alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Zabbix)
• ITSM: Ticketing/workflow handling (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.)

Benefits

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees. RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience and certifications that will take your career to the next level. RMC also offers high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $168,700 - $211,300 (Annually)