SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace Company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
🏢 About SciTec
SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
🎯 The Role
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.
✅ Key Responsibilities
Serve as the technical team lead for the System Administrator group, providing mentorship, guidance, and oversight to ensure consistent operational excellence
Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) workstations and servers in accordance with defined baselines
Implement and maintain system security, hardening, integrity monitoring, backups, and auditing i.e. STIG, SCAP
Perform patch and package management, including installation and maintenance of third-party software i.e. IDEs, Pypi, Docker registry
Monitor system performance, availability, and health; troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues
Support and maintain virtualized and workstation environments (e.g., VMware)
Install, configure, and troubleshoot servers, switches, and storage systems
Configure and support networking in mixed Linux and Windows environments
Document system configurations, procedures, and changes in accordance with policies and requirements
Collaborate effectively with team members, security personnel, and end users
Provide technical support and respond to operational issues through resolution
Participate in continuous improvement, automation, and modernization efforts
Perform other duties as assigned
📌 Required Qualifications
8+ years of professional experience administering Linux systems (RHEL preferred)
Active Top Secret clearance
Experience with:
Installation and configuration of RHEL 8 servers and workstations
System security, hardening (STIG), auditing, and backup strategies
Patch and package management
Virtualization technologies including VMware, Podman, Docker, Image registries, Red Hat Openshift/Kubernetes
Hardware and software troubleshooting
Networking in heterogeneous (Linux/Windows) environments
Strong oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to own issues through completion
⭐ Desirable Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience with:
Dell servers, switches, and SAN solutions
VMware vSphere
Root Cause Analysis and documenting findings
DISA SCAP Compliance Checker and DISA STIG implementation
Containers and orchestration (Podman/Docker, RHOCP/Kubernetes, minikube, image registries)
Relevant certifications are preferred but not required i.e.
Security+
RHCSA / RHCE / LPIC-1
🎁 Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible work hours
🛂 Visa & Eligibility
SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
