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Your Impact:

Description of Duties:

The Cloud RHEL/CentOS Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Specialize in migrating functions and networks to private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructures. In doing so, the candidate will give organizations and business partners the freedom and flexibility to maximize their productivity.
• Be responsible for Linux systems administration (CentOS, RHEL)
• Be responsible for web and application server administration (Apache, Nginx, Tomcat)
• Port and develop Linux device driver for NXP QorIQ Layescape platforms
• Perform Engineering Duties for Unix and Linux server environments
• Troubleshoot issues relating to Linux systems and the components they depend on including network, storage, physical, and virtual infrastructure
• Write and maintain scripts in at least one of Perl, python or ruby as part of a team moving towards implementing modern DevOps concepts using tools including svn/git, continuous build/integration, and infrastructure as code
• Be responsible for securing Linux servers including identity, patch and access management
• Manage Virtualization environments for Linux servers including VMware and Nutanix
• Be responsible for storage technologies used with Linux servers
• Establish a non-service impacting change capability for the solution
• Install, configure, update and troubleshoot services for customers, such as RedHat Linux OS level concerns, web server, database server, applications server and mail

This position will be filled at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL

This position is expected to pay $118,000 - $128,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate will be assigned as an employee for Jacobs or one of our teammate companies.

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

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Here’s What You’ll Need:

Basic Requirements:

Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 8 years of general experience; Associate’s degree and 6 years of general experience; Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of general experience; Master’s degree and 2 years of general experience

• Must have 4 years of related experience in one or more of the following: software developer, application integration specialist, or in fields related to enterprise application integration (EAI)experience and / or specific business domain experience
• Must have a commercially recognized Cloud Architecture certification
• Must understand cloud delivery models (IAAS, SAAS, PAAS)
• Must have experience with enterprise server operating systems/environments (i.e. RHEL 7 and/or 8; Windows Server 2016 and/or higher)
• Must have experience with implementing Cybersecurity best practices
• Must have DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have any certifications for Linux Engineer, ITIL, RHCE, II, IAT, SSL, PKI, RHEL, RHCSA, AWS, VCP
• Have a Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics
• Have experience in at least one object oriented programming language and a willingness to learn new languages
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Have the desire to interact closely with a global team
• Have an in depth understanding of Linux Kernel
• Be creative and open to extending knowledge and learning new technologies
• Have demonstrated experience with contribution to software projects in C and/or C++ (not necessarily commercial) and excellent collaboration skills
• Have 5 years of experience in systems administration and engineering
• Have experience with web hosting technologies such as MySQL, Apache, Sendmail

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.