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Linux Engineer

Lensa
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

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

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for ManTech. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Linux Engineer to join our team onsite in Norfolk, Virginia . This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Provide Tier 3 technical remote and onsite support and guidance to NCTE Range end-users, addressing IT-related issues and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to system configurations and network connectivity for Range POR systems.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures, and best practices, with a focus on maintaining a secure IT environment.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory in Windows environments.
  • Writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for IT systems and processes.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues effectively.
  • Strong understanding of Linux operating systems especially Red Hat 6, 7, 8, and 9.
  • Strong understanding of Linux filesystems and LVM.
  • Understanding of operation and updating of Red Hat Satellite.
  • Ability to work with DNS and DHCP and Windows/Linux environments.
  • Understanding of Red Hat patching methods.
  • Familiarity with backup systems a plus.
  • Understanding of Linux networking.
  • Familiarity with VMWare ESXi and able to work with virtual Linux systems.
  • Up to 25% travel can be expected.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma and 5 years of relevant IT systems experience.
  • Experience in system administration, with proficiency in both Linux and Windows environments.
  • Must have CompTIA Security CE.
  • Must have a VMware, Windows, or Linux Operating System (OS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Clearance Requirements

  • US Citizenship and active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

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.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
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