Linux Systems Engineer

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1788

Job Title: Linux Systems Engineer

Location: On-Site, Oahu, HI

Clearance Level: Top Secret, SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start

Required Certification(s): IAT Level III (CISSP/CASP) + Computing Environment (CE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), One additional specialized certification cloud technology or relevant to the scope of the PWS.

Job Description

As part of Agile Defense, the successful candidates will provide Linux & Cybersecurity services to sustain the RHEL satellite servers on Army and MI Domain networks, both on-premise and in Army Commercial Cloud Service Provider (AC2SP). The contract services will contribute to operation, sustainment, and regulatory compliance of Army JWICS and the MI Domains across the INSCOM G6/GISA global Enterprise.

Agile Defense is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Computer Systems Engineer/Architect - Linux to support a contract providing RHEL services to INSCOM GISA

Education and Background, Years of Experience, & Required Skills

Bachelor s Degree in a technology-related field or 15 years of related experience. Experienced Red Hat Linux Administrator.

Preferred Skills

• Team leadership and technical execution Professional hands-on experience in systems engineering tools.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve.
• Advanced skillset in time management and task prioritization.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions

• Standard Office Environment

Strength Demands

• Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Visual acuity to perform job‑related tasks

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.