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Principal Linux System Administrator - Raytheon
Systems Engineer
Lead advanced Linux infrastructure management, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance for mission‑critical systems. Drive automation, performance tuning, and incident response while maintaining Top Secret clearance.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise‑grade Linux environments supporting classified operations.
- Lead capacity planning, performance tuning, and high‑availability architecture for critical services.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python) to streamline deployments and configuration management.
- Collaborate with security teams to enforce hardening standards, conduct vulnerability assessments, and manage patching cycles.
- Respond to incidents, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement preventive controls.
Requirements
- 10+ years of Linux system administration experience in a high‑security environment.
- Proficiency with networking protocols, firewall configuration, and VPN technologies.
- Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python for automation and monitoring.
- Active Top Secret DoD security clearance required.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.