System Software Engineer (Linux)

i3 is searching for a Systems Software Engineer (Linux) to join our team. This role will provide day-to-day operating system, software, and infrastructure integration support, software test support, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities will include integrating and maintaining RHEL systems and network configurations with GOTS/COTS products.

• Integrate IP based Tactical Networks primarily consisting of RHEL Systems and Cisco devices.
• Work within and across teams to support and coordinate daily integration activities.
• Execute root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve complex network and system issues.
• Serve as an Integration SME to include supporting configuration, troubleshooting, and suggesting changes to improve performance.
• Interact with Senior leadership when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience; Master’s degree and 3 years of experience or additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration experience.
• Strong software, system, and network troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to script or work at the command line level within RHEL and Windows-based systems (Bash, PowerCLI, Powershell, or Python).
• Basic understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile/DevOps environment.
• Basic understanding of networking to include subnets, routing, VLANs, etc.
• Current DoD Secret Security Clearance and ability to maintain.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e., Security+, etc.).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of routing/switching and experience debugging network-oriented applications.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Administration experience with VMware vSphere 7.x or higher.
• Experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment.
• Working knowledge of Linux systems in a Windows Domain environment.
• Experience with Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs such as IBCS, PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC or THAAD or any sensor/weapon system, Link 16 experience.
• Experience with implementing STIGs and tracking non-compliance on Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).
• Previous experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Fisheye, Crucible, etc.).
• Ability to generate procedures that test functionality.
• Additional Operating System Environment Certification i.e., (MCSA, MCSE, Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, VMware Certified, etc.).

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, i3 is a national leader in providing innovative technical and engineering solutions to a broad customer base across the U.S. DoD. Specializing in missile and aviation engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic affects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, engineering analysis, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation.

• We were founded in 2007 with the intent to do business differently.
• Our focus is to leave our team members and customers better than we found them.
• Our ultimate goal is to strengthen our Nation and our warfighter.

Perks and Benefits at i3:

• 100% team member owned
• Outstanding insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Fun culture with company activities
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through our charitable organization, i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!