What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Engineer position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
This position is for an experienced Linux Engineer to support the technical solutions task order for the Executive Office for the U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) for our customer, the U.S. Attorneys' Office (USAO).
The Linux Engineer shall perform the following tasks:
- Architect, deploy, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred) across on‑premise and cloud environments.
- Implement secure baseline configurations aligned with DOJ, NIST, and federal cybersecurity standards.
- Manage OS patching, kernel dependences, and system performance tuning.
- Support enterprise application hosting, web services, databases, and middleware running on Linux platforms.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash, Python, or similar tools.
- Implement Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
- Assist with migration, deployment, and administration of Linux workloads in cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 8–10 years of Linux engineering experience in enterprise or federal environments.
- Advanced experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9).
- Strong proficiency with Bash scripting and at least one modern scripting or programming language (Python preferred).
- Hands-on experience with Ansible and Infrastructure-as-Code.
- Knowledge of virtualization (VMware), containers, and cloud computing.
- Experience supporting security compliance under federal frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800‑53, STIGs).
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- System health and performance reports.
- Security compliance documentation, patching summaries, and vulnerability remediation status.
- Updated architecture diagrams and configuration baselines.
- Automation scripts, IaC modules, and associated documentation.
- Migration plans, change management packages, and incident reports.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Salary : $118,095 - $200,762