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Linux Engineer

hackajob
Quantico, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Engineer position at hackajob?

hackajob is collaborating with MANTECH to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role.

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to support our current NCIS contract out of Quantico, VA.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

The Linux Engineer will maintain, update, and secure existing Linux systems on both classified and unclassified networks in support of Cyber investigations and operations.

Candidates will be responsible for optimizing, maintaining, and securing Linux systems to ensure optimum performance with minimal downtime.

Candidates may also be asked for creative contributions to improve existing processes and for surge support for various initiatives in areas related to their area of expertise

Travel may be required to support operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 4 years of experience working with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.X, 8.X, 9.X with a strong command-line interface (CLI) skillset (additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree).

Experience Securing Linux Systems With DISA STIG Requirements.

Experience with Red Hat based tools such as Ansible and Red Hat Satellite.

Familiarity with at least one common scripting language such as Python, Perl, bash, etc

Experience with virtualization tools (Vmware, KVM, Proxmox)

Preferred Requirements

Experience with monitoring solutions such as Icinga2 or Nagios Experience and / or willingness to learn DevOps and Automation.

Familiarity with the DIACAP and/or RMF accreditation processes, specifically with configuring Linux systems in compliance with the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Experience with maintaining a secure, standard OS build process.

Experience installing and managing PostgreSQL.

Security Clearance Required

Must have a current/active Top Secret with the ability to obtain SCI.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

Salary : $105,000 - $135,000

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