DevOps Linux Engineer

About

MRG isn’t a massive, faceless contractor. We’re a focused team of specialists who work directly on the mission—no layers of bureaucracy between you and the impact of your work. Our people solve hard problems on cutting‑edge HPC platforms that power scientific discovery and national security.

When you join MRG, you get meaningful, mission‑driven work with the agility and camaraderie of a small team where your contributions are visible, valued, and make a real difference.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 3% company match plus 5% profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement to invest in your growth
• 5 weeks PTO plus 11 federal holidays
• Long‑term and short‑term disability coverage
• Small‑team culture—direct access to leadership, zero red tape

The Role

As a DevOps Engineer on the DC‑MLS® (Data Centric Multi‑Level Secure) Enterprise team, you’ll deploy, automate, and maintain multi‑level secure Linux configurations across multiple contracts. You’ll build the scripting, processes, and tooling that power DC‑MLS® deployments—working at the intersection of security, automation, and high performance computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain RHEL/SE Linux configurations via Red Hat Satellite and Ansible automation
• Troubleshoot automation and deployment issues directly with site administration teams
• Install and configure software libraries supporting DC‑MLS® Enterprise deployments
• Monitor and evolve the DC‑MLS® platform in an agile, fast‑paced environment
• Integrate third‑party vendor solutions into the automated deployment pipeline
• Develop and execute test plans for filesystem upgrades, coordinating vendor support
• Create and refine DevOps tooling to improve deployment speed and reliability
• Contribute to new business growth and expanded customer engagements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or AIS + 5 years combined Linux, scripting/development, and configuration management experience
• Proficient in Python, Perl, Korn, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and other shell scripting
• Experience with revision control (CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, GitLab CI)
• Hands‑on DevOps deployment automation management and development
• Ability to analyze, debug, and maintain an existing DevOps codebase
• Understanding of the full SDLC: requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, testing
• Security+ Certification
• TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph clearance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills

• SE Linux configuration and policy
• Red Hat Satellite administration
• Lustre, NFS, and other file systems
• Ethernet networking and RDMA communications (InfiniBand, OmniPath)
• InfiniBand or Omni‑Path fabrics: subnet management, IPoIB/IPoOPA, MPI integration
• Identity management systems (LDAP, token‑based authentication)
• New business development and customer engagement experience

Pay

$175,000.00 – $225,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Security Clearance

• Confidential (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Herndon, VA 20171 (Required)

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Herndon, VA 20171