Senior IT Enterprise Systems Engineer - Linux Enterprise Infrastructure and Automation

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

3d•$97,008 - $164,914•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an IT Professional with experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining large enterprise environments and enterprise management tools for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. In this role the Engineer will work on a team supporting Linux Enterprise Infrastructure including Red Hat Satellite, Ansible Tower, Identity Management, Storage Solutions, and Container Orchestration and Development services in multiple Enterprise and isolated development environments. The Engineer will be expected to team with peers, internal customers, and management to provide technical solutions and lead projects to strengthen the consistency and standardization of IT infrastructure through automation and enterprise services to achieve operational excellence and program success. While this position is an individual contributor role, collaboration and technical knowledge and skills will be essential attributes. The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering, IT or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
Must have documentation skills, organization skills, and the ability to interact with team members cross-functionally.
Must have solid communication skills.
Linux experience, including Red Hat and its derivatives.
Experience in shell (BASH) scripting and manipulating the Linux command line.
Experience providing Linux Administration (O&M) support.
Experience providing Linux Engineering and Infrastructure support.
Experience with configuration management software (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, etc).
A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Scripting Languages (Python, Ruby, Bash), RHEL, Database Applications,Docker, Kubernetes, VMware Virtualization Products, Real Time Kernels, MacAfee Antivirus,and VEEAM
RHCSA/RCHE Certified.
Red Hat Enterprise Administration with Identity Management/FreeIPA and Satellite.
Knowledge of DoW Information Assurance practices and System Accreditation processes including configuring physical and virtual hosts to DISA STIG requirements.
Experience supporting Software and Enterprise Application development environments and technologies including CI/CD processes, Container Operations, and Orchestration Platforms.
Ansible Automation to deploy, configure, and maintain RHEL and CentOS Linux systems.
Certification meeting DoW 8570 compliance.
Experience with the following languages: Python and Bash.
Experience with Red Hat Satellite, Red Hat Identity Management, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
Configuring and managing Linux virtual machines in VMware vSphere, esxi, etc.
Working with and configuring High Performance Compute clusters.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the design, engineering, deployment, and maintenance of high-availability and secure Enterprise Information Technology systems and Infrastructure Services.
Engineer, implement, and maintain automation technologies and infrastructure as code (IaC) services to support hardware, virtual, container based, and commercial cloud hosted environments.
Technical planning (cost, capacity, logistics), architecture, design, implementation, configuration management, maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and monitoring of services and solutions.
Act as a technical and project leader in the development of advanced solutions, responsible for project direction and completion.
Interface with internal customers, program security, and management teams in planning for, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting services and systems.
Define, Engineer, and Maintain Linux Enterprise Services including Authentication and Configuration Management services.
Support Secure Container software and system development efforts and projects by engineering, deploying, and maintaining container and orchestration platform services.
Automate the installation, patching, and security compliance of Linux-based servers on physical and virtual platforms in support of program initiatives.
Document technical processes and procedures as needed.
Work under minimal direction to determine, develop, and provide solutions/enhancements adhering to strict Information Systems security guidelines.
Execute troubleshooting skills to address stability objectives both reactively and proactively.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.