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Job Description
Lambentwit technologies is hiring a DevOps Software Engineer to support a high-profile government mission in Springfield, VA. The role centers on delivering secure Linux environments, automating infrastructure with code, and maintaining mission-critical systems for classified operations.
This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph and focuses on security-minded engineering practices, including Linux hardening and STIG compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain secure Linux-based environments.
- Develop and maintain automation using Python and Ansible.
- Implement and support Linux security best practices, including SELinux and STIG compliance.
- Provision, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
- Automate infrastructure deployment and system configuration.
- Troubleshoot system performance, security, and operational issues.
- Collaborate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to keep infrastructure secure and reliable.
- Support system upgrades, patch management, and configuration management activities.
- Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (Required).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Linux Administration, or Systems Engineering.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a secure, classified environment.
- Strong experience with Linux administration (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu).
- Experience with SELinux configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
- Python scripting proficiency for automation.
- Experience with Ansible for configuration management and infrastructure automation.
- Knowledge of Linux security hardening and system provisioning.
- Experience developing and maintaining automated configuration management solutions.
- Familiarity with Linux shell scripting (Bash).
Technologies
- Linux, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu
- SELinux, Python, Ansible, Bash
- STIG, Git, CI/CD pipelines
- AWS, Azure, OpenShift
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Desired Experience
- Linux system administration
- Linux scripting and automation
- Automated system configuration and deployment
- Linux security implementation and compliance
- Operating system provisioning and lifecycle management
- Infrastructure automation and configuration management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments
- Familiarity with STIG implementation and compliance
- Experience with Git version control
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies
- Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or OpenShift) is a plus
- Security+ or Linux-related certifications (RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, etc.) are desirable
Location: Springfield, VA (onsite). Salary: USD 175,000 - 250,000 per year.