Linux Engineer (Senior) with Security Clearance

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems is a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enabling the government to transform data into intelligence while providing engineering, integration, and sustainment support for critical military platforms. Intelligence & Security delivers services and products to the Department of Defense, federal law enforcement, and troops deployed globally. Based in McLean, Virginia, our team designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support vital missions ranging from cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development and operations.

Our mission is ambitious yet clear: improving the future and protecting lives. We foster a strong, collaborative culture built on trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and superior products. You will continually hone your skills on a team making a big impact on a global scale, knowing that your work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage, and defeat threats.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux Systems Engineer to join a technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This role is central to delivering engineering services for network infrastructure and sophisticated enterprise computing environments, including end-point devices, data center servers, multi-cloud services, virtualized applications, and storage systems.

You will operate in a fast-paced, challenging, and career-rewarding environment, working on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government. Your day-to-day will involve modern application technologies, such as containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows that function both on customer premises and via remote cloud services. You will provide technical guidance on software engineering techniques, automate administrative tasks, and ensure systems meet rigorous security and compliance requirements. This is an opportunity to recruit and develop top talent while providing solutions that directly support national security.

Hiring Process

This position will be posted for at least five calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Candidates are encouraged to apply to be part of a company driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BAE Systems promotes a strong, collaborative culture and is committed to diversity. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We provide our employees with the tools, skills, and training they need to succeed in a flexible work environment designed to support work-life balance.