Two Six Technologies · 1 month ago
Linux System Engineer
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$127K/yr - $191K/yrTwo Six Technologies is a company that builds, deploys, and implements innovative products to solve complex challenges. They are seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer to manage system operations, assist in deployment, and collaborate with teams to enhance cloud environments and maintain robust solutions.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage day to day operations of systems by monitoring system performance, configuration, maintenance, and repair
Assist application teams with creation and configuration and deployment of Linux systems and platforms
Work with other teams to deploy new software and improve existing systems
Project based development, implementation, and documentation of Linux systems and capabilities (Security enhancements, Resource Monitoring and Notification, Dev/Ops Automation, etc.)
Perform initial troubleshooting of issues and work with other teams, as necessary, to efficiently resolve issues
Provide regular updates on project status through established team communication tools
Participate in and conduct applicable accreditation support (scans, automation, auditing, etc.)
Work with a team to build, administer, and secure cloud environments, including hybrid environments, in a repeatable and reliable manner
Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new cloud tooling and infrastructure that extend or replace existing capabilities
Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineering groups
Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements introductions systems and platforms
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
Write and update technical documentation such as system documentation, training materials, processes, and procedures
Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization's capabilities
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated hands on experience configuring cloud VPCs, subnets, route tables, and gateways
Demonstrated experience scaling applications written in Java, Python or other programming languages with Cloud Native technologies
Experience deploying code in AWS utilizing solutions such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
Experience working with cloud native technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and/or Serverless cloud technologies
Extensive experience using both puppet and ansible in both cloud and on-prem environments
Experience securing cloud environments
Demonstrated experience achieving customer accreditation of cloud solutions for highly sensitive system
Extensive experience as a Linux Systems Administrator of Linux, preferably RHEL/CentOS (installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting)
Prior experience with one or more scripting tools: Shell, Perl/CGI, Python, Ruby
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical information both orally and written
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred
AWS Certification: Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent
Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies used with ETL and big data pipelines such as Glue, EMR, HIVE, Spark, S3, SQS, and SNS
Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes or EKS
Demonstrated experience using the AWS CDK
Prior experience with SQL querying of a relational database, such as MySQL
Prior experience setting up Docker clusters using Swarm and or Kubernetes
Prior experience with git for Infrastructure code management
Company
Two Six Technologies
Two Six Technologies provides cybersecurity and technology solutions for national security customers.
Founded in 2017
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$54.56M2026-01-05Series Unknown· $10M
2024-01-30Series Unknown· $2.2M
2023-10-16Series Unknown· $8.73M
Leadership Team
Bob Kwaja
Chief Financial Officer
Richard Housley
Chief Scientist, Reverse Engineering
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