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Unix​/Linux System Engineer

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: Trusted Concepts, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 200000 - 240000 USD Yearly USD 200000.00 240000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Unix/Linux System Engineer

Trusted Concepts, Inc.

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

We are actively seeking a skilled and proactive Principal Systems Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate is responsible for effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in the whole process lifecycle from technical research to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure through to application/product delivery. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and partners.

The successful candidate will be managing the functionality and efficiency of multiple domains of computers running Windows operating systems. They will manage Unix/Linux maintenance, using Active Directory, Group Policy, SCCM, Power Shell, VMware, and Centrify.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Unix/Linux team in performing their duties, designing/architecting projects and future tech
  • Continually keep abreast of new and emerging technology and evaluate for bringing into domain
  • Manage the configuration and compliance of several Unix/Linux domains
  • Maintain the integrity and security of servers and systems through approval and processing of patches
  • Evaluate what systems, services and processes can be moved to the cloud and build automated scripts to perform those functions
  • Interact with users and evaluate vendor products
  • Research and recommend hardware and software, coordinate installation and provide backup recovery
  • Monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
  • Automate and perform standard Unix/Linux tasks in Power Shell
  • Leverage system automation tools and enhance the efficiency of the team with automation
  • Oversee implementation of testing strategies, development environments and documentation of results
  • Provide advice and training to end-users
  • Use VMware to build and maintain virtual machines and present desktops to users
  • Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of related network engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications/training, and/or work experience.
  • Expertise in Active Directory architecture, management, and deep Group Policy deployment.
  • Proficiency in Power Shell scripting for task automation and software packaging/deployment using SCCM.
  • Experience with VMware ESXi, VMware Horizon, and Citrix Virtual Desktop and Applications.
  • Knowledge of PKI and certificate management for domains.
  • AWS and Azure Cloud experience.
Desired Qualifications
  • Centrify (Delinea) Server Suite and Privileged Access Server
  • Avamar backup software
  • Linux knowledge
  • Knowledge of iSCSI and storage arrays
  • Networking skills
Security Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation

Salary Range: $200,000 - $240,000 USD

Benefits

We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. Our offerings include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to  Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.

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