Linux Engineer

Description

Join our pioneering team at Leidos' High Fidelity Simulation Business Area, where we lead the charge in creating cutting-edge System of Systems solutions for the US Navy's simulation, training, and analysis needs. Picture yourself at the forefront of innovation, crafting the most advanced and game-changing trainers that redefine the US Navy's capabilities. As part of our dynamic, collaborative, and ethical team, your role will be pivotal, leaving a lasting impact on the US Navy's operations.

This position isn't just about a job-it's about embarking on a career that continuously challenges and fulfills you. Working with state-of-the-art technology, as a Linux Engineer, you'll shape various naval training and simulation systems like CIAT - Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Trainer. Your responsibilities will span technical planning, hardware design, network engineering, Linux OS configuration, system-level software development, and the deployment of Linux-based training systems. Imagine being at the forefront of systems requirements analysis, contributing to trade studies that assess the latest hardware innovations.

• Be part of the longest-running Leidos contract, spanning over 30 years, ensuring stability with extensive career mobility, fostering your professional growth.
• As an added benefit, any hours worked beyond the standard 40 hour work week is compensated at straight time rates
• Enjoy flexible hours tailored to your needs, whether starting early at 5 am or wrapping up late at 4 am.
• Engage in meaningful work on cutting-edge systems that make an impact, with many systems going into production within six months.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, Math or the Sciences, Network Engineering, Systems Software, or a related technical degree.

• You must have U.S. Citizenship and be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government granted security clearance. Employment is contingent on receiving an interim Secret security clearance.
• You must have 4+ years of relevant work experience
• You must have demonstrable expertise with the Linux operating system (Red Hat Enterprise Linux or similar)

• Experience using Atlassian products to document findings, break down requirements, document and track bug reports, and monitor performance/progress toward product development
• Experience building and configuring virtual machines, containers, and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Team leadership skills, planning and orchestrating deliveries and ensuring the team is prepared and has the tools needed to install training systems
• Ability to represent your team with Government customers and explain status, discuss issues, and most importantly how you are going to resolve issues
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis on difficult technical issues, usually associated with new hardware or software products