Back to jobs

LINUX Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Copper River Cyber Solutions is seeking a LINUX Engineer to join our team in support of a new contract at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This position will be performed remotely with the occasional need for an onsite meeting in the Washington D.C. area.

The ideal candidate will be a IT technology integrator and developer that utilizes Linux hardware, virtual and cloud-based infrastructures, containerization and hardware provisioning of small form factor PCs for in-house quick reaction efforts. The candidate will work closely with the customer and other team members to continually evolve and integrate best practices to infrastructure provisioning, monitoring and deployment. The candidate will leverage a deep understanding of various operating systems, Linux networking protocols, and security practices in order to deliver complex and unique solutions to enable mission. Applicants are expected to already have a basic understanding of Linux, Linux networking technologies, Linux routing, and a willingness and ability to troubleshoot problems.

 

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Installation, configuration, and upkeep of Linux operating systems and associated software.
  • Vigilant monitoring of system performance, preemptively identifying and addressing issues to uphold high availability and efficiency.
  • Regular implementation of system updates, patches, and upgrades to uphold security protocols and system stability.
  • Oversight of user accounts, permissions, and access levels to safeguard data integrity and security.
  • Establishment and maintenance of comprehensive backup and recovery protocols to minimize downtime and fortify data protection.
  • Active monitoring and analysis of system logs and events to detect and mitigate potential security threats.
  • Swift resolution of hardware and software malfunctions, including server and network connectivity issues.
  • Collaborative efforts with the IT team to conceptualize and implement system improvements and optimizations.
  • Development and upkeep of system documentation, including configuration guides, protocols, and policies.
  • Keeping abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices pertinent to Linux system administration.
  • Working with end-users
  • Participate in internal planning and reporting processes
  • Work with Project Team Leads
  • Ensure standards are followed as directed by Project Team Leads
  • Participate in special projects as required

Requirements:

  • Clearance:
    • Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
  • Education:
    • BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or demonstrated equivalent experience

 

  • Experience:
    • Minimum Requirements:
    • Minimum of 9 years of relevant experience
    • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines, evolving priorities, and the potential to conduct operational support in adverse working environments
    • Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals (e.g. OSI model and IP subnetting basics) and Linux routing to include firewall, NAT and policy-based routing
    • Experience using Linux, including command line
    • Experience with Cyber Security 
    • Experience implementing and deploying infrastructure end-to-end infrastructure and systems from scratch.
    • Candidates will have in-depth expertise in Linux, Linux networking and routing protocols, logging and troubleshooting
    • Experience troubleshooting technical problems related to networking and virtualization technologies
    • Familiarization with virtualization and containerization techniques and technologies
    • Working knowledge of network routing (Layers 2 and 3), network security appliances, VPNs and encryption fundamentals (e.g. OpenVPN, Wireguard, OpenSSL, asymmetric cryptography)
    • Ability to independently research innovative solutions in-house to address unique requirements
    • Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g. Bash, Python, JavaScript) to enable automation
    • Experience creating bootable system images

 

  • Preferred Skills:
    • Authentication and Access Control knowledge and experience
    • Cyber Security knowledge and experience a plus
    • Cloud knowledge and experience a plus
    • SharePoint knowledge and experience a plus
    • Microsoft 365 knowledge and experience a plus

Position Pay Range

$130,000 - $165,000 USD

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
  • Retirement 401(k) with employer match
  • Open leave policy and paid holidays
  • Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

 

Disclaimer:

The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Education

Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in The Copper River Family of Companies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Select...
Select...
Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.