Los Alamos National Laboratory · 20 hours ago
Linux Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a skilled Linux Systems Engineer to join their Linux Services Team, responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced Linux environments to support national security programs.
Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support system patching and lifecycle management through Red Hat Satellite and local repositories
Develop and maintain automation workflows using Ansible Automation Platform and GitLab
Develop, document, and maintain baseline configurations and standard operating procedures
Deploy and manage GPU-enabled systems (e.g., NVIDIA DGX, HGX, CUDA, containerized AI workloads) to support AI and data-intensive environments
Support enterprise storage systems (NFS, NAS, NetApp) to ensure data availability and integrity
Participate in requirements gathering, capacity planning, and infrastructure modernization efforts
Work independently and in teams on diverse, challenging IT-related projects
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of system security, access control, compliance frameworks, and risk management
Extensive hands-on experience administering RHEL or similar Linux systems in enterprise environments
Strong expertise with automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Bash)
Experience with GitLab or similar version control and CI/CD platforms
Experience with Red Hat Satellite, configuration management, and patch automation
Working knowledge of government hybrid cloud platforms such as OpenShift, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or DoD-accredited cloud environments
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Strong collaborative team and customer service mindset
Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 5 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) required or ability to obtain within 12 months
Preferred
Experience building systems to comply with NIST 800-53, CIS, DoD STIG standards
Experience with GPU-based computing environments, including NVIDIA DGX and HGX systems, CUDA, and familiarity with containerized and orchestration technologies such as Podman and Kubernetes
Experience managing Linux systems integrated with Microsoft Active Directory, including authentication
Experience troubleshooting Linux network connectivity and performance issues
Experience managing enterprise storage systems (NFS, NAS, SAN, NetApp, or equivalent)
Active DOE Q or DoD TS/SCI clearance
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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