About this role
Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving , open communication , and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.
Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.
Description
The Systems Engineer will be responsible for administering, maintaining, and securing Linux-based enterprise environments supporting mission-critical operational, development, and test systems. This role focuses on Linux systems administration, configuration management, virtualization, system security, automation, and operational sustainment while supporting hardware deployments, software upgrades, troubleshooting, testing, and customer-facing operations across multiple environments.
- Administer, maintain, and support enterprise Linux-based systems utilizing Rocky Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
- Perform Linux system administration including storage management, interface configuration, operating system hardening, security compliance, and patch management.
- Execute regular system vulnerability scanning, security patching, and compliance activities while maintaining updates within Intelligence Community reporting tools.
- Utilize Ansible and/or Puppet to automate configuration management, operating system deployment, software installation, and ongoing system maintenance.
- Support VMware virtualized environments and assist with virtual machine deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management.
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot Bash scripts to automate administrative and operational tasks.
- Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshoot complex Linux systems, applications, and infrastructure issues.
- Manage physical deployment, installation, and sustainment of hardware supporting operational and field sites.
- Facilitate software deployments and upgrades across Operational, Field Test, Development, and Integration environments.
- Monitor system health, availability, and performance across multiple environments utilizing enterprise monitoring tools and health checks.
- Schedule, coordinate, and communicate planned maintenance windows and system outages with internal teams and external customers.
- Maintain and enhance system monitoring services, operational dashboards, and health check capabilities.
- Assist with system regression testing, integration testing, performance testing, security testing, and customer acceptance testing.
- Support defect identification, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and documentation of reproducible issues.
- Utilize GitLab for source control, configuration management, and collaborative development activities.
- Utilize Atlassian Jira to track work activities, defects, enhancements, and project progress.
- Research emerging technologies, evaluate new tools, and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency, automation, and system reliability.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including system procedures, operational guides, test procedures, status updates, and engineering documentation.
- Work effectively both independently and within a collaborative engineering team while providing outstanding customer support and technical communication.
Clearance
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.
Experience
Fourteen (14) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelors degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
Required skills:
- Familiarity with Cisco networking equipment.
- Familiarity with NetApp NAS storage environments.
- Experience writing and maintaining test cases, test procedures, test plans, and test reports.
- Familiarity developing Splunk dashboards and supporting Splunk workflows.
- CWIP/C2Q Level I required within 90 days of start date.
Benefits
Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $200,000 - $220,000.
Wealth Benefits:
- Above Market Hourly Pay
- 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
- Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
- Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Health Benefits:
- Company subsidized Medical Coverage
- 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
- 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
- Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Happiness Benefits:
- Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
- Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
- Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
- Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
- Onboarding and Annual Swag
- Company Paid Professional Development and Training
At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Referrals & Inquiries
Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career? Interested in earning some extra cash? If so, refer them to us with their name and contact details, and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire.
Not seeing the right position right now? Reach out to us, and well notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available!
Please send referrals and inquiries to:
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To learn more about our company visit our webpage (http://www.eriasventures.com/) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/eriasventures/).