We are looking for an experienced Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join our growing team. This ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience engineering, deploying, and maintaining Linux-based systems and supporting infrastructure.
Why this position is unique:
Our infrastructure facilitates a highly collaborative environment that allows you to remain connected to your team and peers regardless of your working location. Our employee-first culture enables us to hire and retain some of the area's best technical talent. The team comprises passionate technology professionals focused on delivering high-quality and sustainable solutions. You will work for a technical leader whose primary focus is ensuring the team has the tools and resources to succeed. You will grow professionally as your team and peers challenge you to achieve great things.
What you will accomplish in your first six months:
- Configuration & deployment of hardened Linux hosts and supporting systems
- Identify areas for improvement within your assigned projects
- Work with the DevOps team to automate repetitive tasks
- Work with the Network & Security Operations team to optimize monitoring
What you will do:
- Configure, deploy, and maintain:
- Linux-based systems (a handful of Windows hosts)
- Networking equipment - switches, routers, firewalls
- Virtualization hardware - VMware ESXi, VSAN, VSphere, VCenter
- Create systems documentation (No need to write the works of Shakespeare - clear, concise, and to the point will suffice – we like pictures, too)
Some technologies we use:
- Red Hat/CentOS/Ubuntu Linux distributions
- Ansible & AWX for system deployment and automation
- VMware & Docker for virtualization and container
- Juniper, Fortigate-based firewalls
- Cisco IOS/NX-OS-based switches & routers
- IPSec, Wireguard, MACsec, TLS
- MPLS, OSPF, BGP, and VRF-based networking technologies
Must Haves:
- Active Secret Clearance at a minimum (All clearance levels up to a TS/SCI + are maintained)
- Bias for action
- Strong technical aptitude combined with a natural curiosity and a desire to learn
- Solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP)
- Excellent communication skills
- Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
- Understanding secure tunneling protocols such as IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, etc.
Here are some Perks of being a Ridgeliner!
- Flexible PTO + holidays
- Generous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.
- Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Professional coaching services
- Get the technology you want to do your job
- We have free daily snacks & drinks
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
- Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment
Ridgeline is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at [email protected]
