The Role
Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise Linux systems and system images with deep kernel-level expertise. Manage hyperconverged and virtualization infrastructures, architect virtual and physical networking, perform cross-stack troubleshooting, integrate cybersecurity and compliance, and produce clear technical designs for cross-functional teams in a defense environment.
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About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Linux System Developer to be part of our Undersea Warfare team and based out of our Fall River, MA location.
At Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), we are seeking a Linux Systems Developer who possesses a profound, under-the-hood understanding of Linux architecture. This position demands expert-level operational knowledge rather than peripheral familiarity. We require an engineer who views Linux as a core technical passion—demonstrated through advanced pursuits such as customizing system images, managing complex home server environments, and deeply exploring kernel operations.
This is a rigorous, highly hands-on role for a systems expert who thrives at the intersection of bare-metal hardware, enterprise-scale virtualization, robust cybersecurity, and cloud architecture. You will diagnose and debug complex issues across the full stack of a running Linux OS, supporting critical, highly available infrastructures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
- All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3 days in office, based out of our Fall River, MA location.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- System Architecture & Maintenance: Develop, customize, and maintain software applications and system images on Linux platforms. This requires deep knowledge of Linux internals, including the boot process, system initialization, kernel operations, bootloaders, and kernel modules.
- Hyperconverged Cloud Infrastructure: Run, manage, and debug complex, enterprise-level hyperconverged ecosystem, ensuring high availability, performance, and seamless resource scaling.
- Enterprise Virtualization Mastery: Implement and manage advanced virtualization technologies. This goes far beyond running a guest VM; you will architect, deploy, and troubleshoot large-scale, highly available bare-metal supporting vital enterprise infrastructure.
- Network Design: Architect and maintain virtual and physical networking infrastructure, including TCP/IP, DNS, switching, routing, VLANs, and firewalls.
- Deep-Dive Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex software and hardware issues across the enterprise infrastructure, demonstrating a firm grasp of systemic debugging.
- Cybersecurity Integration: Ensure robust security measures and compliance frameworks are baked into all systems and applications.
- Agile Collaboration: Translate complex technical approaches into clear block diagrams, written designs, and actionable steps for cross-functional project teams.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in deep systems administration, engineering, or development.
- Technical Foundation: Proven, high-level experience configuring and managing enterprise server operating systems and physical bare-metal server installations.
- Agility: Demonstrated ability to pivot between multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities in an agile environment.
- Communication: Excellence in conveying technical details to both engineering peers and non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS)
- No Travel for this position is required. - Ability to travel up to 0% of the time as needed
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Familiarity with automation and scripting (Shell scripting, Python, Ansible).
- Experience with advanced datacenter networking and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures.
- Enterprise-level system engineering/administration expertise.
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs or other Risk Management Frameworks (RMF).
- Encouraged Certifications: VMware, Red Hat, Cisco, and/or Security+ (or equivalent IAT Level II).
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $90,000 - $184,000
This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- Generous benefits package
- Competitive PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
- 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards
- Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in deep systems administration, engineering, or development.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- On-site work based out of Fall River, MA with at least 3 days in office.
- Deep knowledge of Linux internals including boot process, system initialization, kernel operations, bootloaders, and kernel modules.
- Proven experience configuring and managing enterprise server operating systems and physical bare-metal server installations.
- Experience running, managing, and debugging hyperconverged cloud infrastructure and enterprise virtualization.
- Network design and maintenance experience: TCP/IP, DNS, switching, routing, VLANs, and firewalls.
- Experience diagnosing and resolving complex software and hardware issues across enterprise infrastructure.
- Ability to integrate cybersecurity measures and comply with security frameworks in systems and applications.
- Familiarity with Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS).
- Automation and scripting (Shell scripting, Python, Ansible).
- Experience with advanced datacenter networking and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) architectures.
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs or other Risk Management Frameworks (RMF).
- Encouraged certifications: VMware, Red Hat, Cisco, Security+ (or equivalent IAT Level II).
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
