Linux Systems Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Linux Systems Engineer to help design, build and maintain our internal services. A successful candidate will have experience self-hosting and building services from open-source tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Make objective and technically sound recommendations for potential future hardware and software purchases

• Provide O&M on existing Linux based services

• Provide tier 2/3 technical support

• Manage user input and make suggestions for service improvements

Qualifications:

• Experience installing software and patches on self-hosted Linux-based computers

• Experience with configuration management software

• Experience with virtualization and containerization

• Highly familiar with both Linux and Mac systems (Linux servers, Mac laptops)

• B.S. in relevant field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) with 8+ years’ experience, or 10+ years’ experience in a relevant field.

• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required.

• Must be able to work out of the Leesburg office 5 days a week.

Desired Skills:

• Administration and performance tuning of open-source software (e.g. Apache, NGINX, squid, OpenSearch, Nextcloud, Zabbix, AWX, etc.)

• Experience with monitoring systems preferred (Zabbix, Nagios, or similar OpenSource solutions)

• Ability to write scripts as needed (e.g., shell scripts, Python, Perl, PHP, etc.)

• Understanding of PKI, CA's, SMIME, etc.

• Experience deploying / maintaining common business services

• e-mail (Postfix / Dovecot / etc.)

• Calendars (CalDav)

• Chat

• Password safes

• Proxy servers

• VTC

• File share

• Wiki

Compensation and Benefits:

We seek the best-and-brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Company-sponsored benefits include: 6% 401(k) company match with immediate vesting, educational assistance up to $7,000 per year, 100% insurance premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents), Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and disability coverage, 3 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays.

Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Company DescriptionQuantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.