Linux Systems Engineer (Systems Engineer Level 1 – SE1)
Wyetech is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (SE1) to support the engineering, administration, maintenance, and operational sustainment of a closed system spanning multiple locations across Capabilities and Operations.
This position requires close collaboration with customer stakeholders, systems administrators, engineering teams, and operational personnel to ensure the continued reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical infrastructure. The Systems Engineer will support Linux-based environments, develop automation solutions, assist with system configuration and integration, and ensure compliance with established Agency security requirements.
The ideal candidate will possess strong Linux administration experience, proficiency in Bash and Python scripting, familiarity with network and container technologies, and experience maintaining accurate technical documentation.
Required Skills/Experience:
Active TS security clearance with Customer Appropriate Polygraph
Proficiency using the Linux command-line interface (CLI) and associated Linux administration, configuration, and troubleshooting tools.
Demonstrated experience administering Linux operating systems, including system configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Experience developing Bash and Python automation scripts to streamline operational, administrative, and maintenance activities.
Experience with the Agency's STE/STN security compliance requirements and ensuring systems adhere to established security policies and operational standards.
Familiarity with basic Cisco switch configuration, networking concepts, and connectivity troubleshooting.
Familiarity with containerization technologies, including Docker, Podman, and containerd.
Experience creating, maintaining, and updating comprehensive technical documentation, including system configurations, operational procedures, troubleshooting guides, and engineering records.
Desired Skills:
Experience administering and troubleshooting Windows operating systems.
Experience configuring, managing, or supporting NetApp storage devices.
Experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere and vCenter.
Experience using Atlassian collaboration and project management tools, including Jira and Confluence.
The Systems Engineer supports the development, integration, maintenance, and sustainment of complex systems while ensuring compatibility with defined system architectures, mission requirements, and operational constraints.
The Level 1 Systems Engineer contributes to requirements management, system design, configuration management, technical documentation, interface coordination, and verification activities. The engineer works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable and secure systems that meet customer and mission objectives.
Responsibilities and Capabilities:
Support the engineering, administration, and operational sustainment of a closed system spanning multiple customer locations across Capabilities and Operations.
Collaborate with customer stakeholders, engineering teams, and operational personnel to identify technical requirements and maintain system functionality.
Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux-based systems supporting mission-critical infrastructure.
Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate routine administration, system maintenance, configuration, and operational processes.
Support system security compliance activities in accordance with Agency STE/STN requirements and established security policies.
Assist with basic Cisco switch configuration, network connectivity troubleshooting, and coordination of infrastructure changes.
Support the integration, configuration, and sustainment of containerized applications and services using Docker, Podman, and containerd.
Manage and maintain system requirements and derived requirements to ensure compatibility with…