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Linux Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Cornerstone DefenseChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Linux Systems Engineer at Cornerstone Defense, you'll design and implement complex system architectures, gaining exposure to cutting-edge technologies and contributing to significant engineering programs. This hybrid role, with a competitive salary of $140,000-$210,000, is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive on solving challenging technical problems and possess strong RHEL expertise, offering a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a reputable organization. Apply now to leverage your skills and make a tangible impact!

Quick Overview

Salary
$140k - $210k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chantilly, VA, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
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Job Description

Position: Linux Systems Engineer (Salary Range: $140,000 - $210,000) Location: Chantilly, VA HOW A LINUX SYSTEMS ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems
  • Coordinates system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing
  • Contributes to completion of major engineering programs and projects
  • Develop solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems
  • Oversee highly complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools
  • Performs continual maintenance and provides highly complex solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems
  • Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline
  • Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience
  • Required Technical Skills: Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux; experience with NFS, AD/LDAP integration, Web Servers, certificates, LVM, VMware, Linux security hardening, Cloud and/or Hybrid-Cloud deployments, configuring storage
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Preferred Skills: Experience with Ansible, kickstart deployments, Big Data solutions, containerization, Terraform, Splunk, AWS/Azure

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