Innovative Data Solutions, Inc.
Linux Engineer (TS/SCI required)
Innovative Data Solutions, Inc., Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Linux Engineer to support an IC customer/contract in the Springfield, VA area. This position requires a TS/SCI clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI polygraph.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architecturesTroubleshoots complex system hardware and software issuesTrains end users on the proper use of hardware and softwarePerforms advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packagesMonitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levelsEnsures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutionsLeads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups archive operationsConducts advanced audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and guidelinesFamiliarity with VMWare and SAN management and conceptsSolid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, ssh and SNMPSkilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshootingResponsible for provisioning virtual and physical servers or workstationsAdministering systems using automation and scripting tools to include CLI, Ansible, or various coding languagesKnowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediationRequired Skills and Experience:
Proven experience as a Linux Engineer or similar role.Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl).Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience5+ years IT experienceDesired Certifications:
Linux certification (e.g., RHCE, CompTIA Linux+).Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, ELK stack).Experience with database administration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.Benefits and Perks
Compensation
Industry competitive salary well above market average401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vestedReferral bonuses up to $5,000100% company-paid benefits
Cigna Medical plan for employee + familyVision and Dental plan for employee + familyShort Term Disability for employeeLong Term Disability for employeeLife Insurance for employeeFlexible Paid Time Off Policy
180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion10+ Company Holidays per year6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leaveFlexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedulesCareer Growth
Company sponsored training and certificationsNo questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursementCompany paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses
Company OverviewInnovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.
Established in 2008, IDS has 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We're a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.
IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops technical solutions for the management of networks, software, hardware, configurations, and architecturesTroubleshoots complex system hardware and software issuesTrains end users on the proper use of hardware and softwarePerforms advanced software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packagesMonitors and tunes systems to achieve optimum performance levelsEnsures workstation/server data integrity by implementing standard software and hardware solutionsLeads efforts to ensure data/media recoverability by following a schedule of system backups archive operationsConducts advanced audits of workstations and servers to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and guidelinesFamiliarity with VMWare and SAN management and conceptsSolid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, ICMP, ssh and SNMPSkilled in system administration tasks such as file system, network, and account troubleshootingResponsible for provisioning virtual and physical servers or workstationsAdministering systems using automation and scripting tools to include CLI, Ansible, or various coding languagesKnowledge of repository management practices, patch administration, and vulnerability remediationRequired Skills and Experience:
Proven experience as a Linux Engineer or similar role.Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu).Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl).Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).Understanding of networking concepts and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience5+ years IT experienceDesired Certifications:
Linux certification (e.g., RHCE, CompTIA Linux+).Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, ELK stack).Experience with database administration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.Benefits and Perks
Compensation
Industry competitive salary well above market average401K plan with 4% company match, immediately fully vestedReferral bonuses up to $5,000100% company-paid benefits
Cigna Medical plan for employee + familyVision and Dental plan for employee + familyShort Term Disability for employeeLong Term Disability for employeeLife Insurance for employeeFlexible Paid Time Off Policy
180 hours (minimum) per year of PTO with additional time at manager discretion10+ Company Holidays per year6 weeks paid maternity and paternity leaveFlexible work environment to accommodate commuting, family and personal schedulesCareer Growth
Company sponsored training and certificationsNo questions asked professional/business/technical book reimbursementCompany paid training and conference attendance and travel expenses
Company OverviewInnovative Data Solutions (IDS) is a small business specializing in engineering and supporting mission critical IT infrastructure for the US Government Intelligence, Defense and Homeland Security communities.
Established in 2008, IDS has 15 years of experience delivering IT solutions to the Federal market. We're a small company of technology enthusiasts and we thrive on exceeding expectations. We specialize in Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Storage, High Performance Computing, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Across these technology areas we provide full lifecycle services: strategy, design, implementation and operations.
IDS engineers are based in Washington, DC and St. Louis, MO and are experienced working with US Government installations across the US, Europe and Asia.