Top 123 system engineer Jobs in newport ri

Linux Systems Administrator/Engineer
Crest Security Assurance —Newport, RI
- $125,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Systems Engineer
Systems Technology Forum —Newport, RI
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Junior System Administrator
Arcfield —Newport, RI
- $51,091.74 - $88,838.63 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
4d
Computer Engineer II
Noblis —Newport, RI
- $71,010 - $110,970 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Network Engineer - CMMC
McLaughlin Research Corp —Middletown, RI
- Full-time
- System design
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Systems Engineer
Noblis —Newport, RI
- $85,950 - $134,280 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
16h
Computer Engineer III
Noblis —Newport, RI
- $114,930 - $178,720 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
16h
Senior Staff Electrical Engineer
Saab —Bristol, RI
- $127,300 - $165,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- 11+ years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
DevOps Engineer
SEACORP —Middletown, RI
- Urgently hiring
- Laboratory
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Mechatronics Engineer
McLaughlin Research Corp —Newport, RI
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Software Engineer I
SEACORP —Middletown, RI
- Holidays
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Software troubleshooting
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
NUWC - Systems Engineer
Applied Training Solutions, LLC —Newport, RI
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Agile
Systems Engineer- Early Career
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Middletown, RI
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
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Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman
KAIROS Inc —Newport, RI
- $90,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Autonomous Systems Software Engineer
Metron —Newport, RI
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
In Service Support Engineer I/II
XSITE LLC —Newport, RI
- $100,000 - $116,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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IT Systems Administrator and Security Specialist (5049)
Three Saints Bay, LLC —Newport, RI
- Background check
- Mid-level
- SQL
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Engineer - Sensors and SONAR
McLaughlin Research Corp —Newport, RI
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
Systems Engineer I
SEACORP —Newport, RI
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Systems Safety Engineer
SAIC —Middletown, RI
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Research

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Linux Systems Administrator/Engineer

Crest Security Assurance -
Newport, RI

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$125,000 - $130,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Containerization systems
DevSecOps Practices
Computer science
Content creation for technical audiences
Computer Science
Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation
Linux support
Tooling
Technical documentation
Network configuration
Secret Clearance
Bash
Information security compliance
Bachelor's degree
Systems engineering
Server virtualization
CompTIA Linux+
Agile
System development
DevOps automation
Cybersecurity
Network infrastructure management
Technical writing within technology
Linux administration
Python

Full Job Description

Linux Systems Engineer / Administrator

Location: Newport, RI
Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance Required (Top Secret Preferred)
Travel: Approximately 5% CONUS travel with advance notice provided whenever possible
Relocation Assistance: Available

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and mission-focused Linux Systems Engineer / Administrator to support advanced tactical and cybersecurity-focused systems in a dynamic Department of Defense environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong Linux systems administration expertise, hands-on cybersecurity experience, and a willingness to work across systems engineering, platform hardening, automation, and operational support activities. This role supports the engineering, security, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical systems operating in complex networked environments. Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, participating in technical reviews, and contributing to secure systems modernization efforts.

Responsibilities:

Administer, maintain, and secure Linux-based systems in operational and development environments
Implement and maintain Linux system hardening in accordance with DISA STIGs and cybersecurity best practices
Manage firewall configurations, networking services, privilege management, and access controls
Support systems engineering efforts by evaluating and implementing engineering changes and cybersecurity enhancements
Develop and maintain shell scripts and Python-based automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and system reliability
Assist with deployment and sustainment of containerized applications using Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms
Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance including automated testing, SAST/DAST integration, and deployment workflows
Support cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability remediation activities, and RED TEAM exercises
Analyze penetration testing results and recommend mitigation or remediation strategies
Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams during trade studies, integration efforts, and technical reviews
Provide on-site technical support during testing events, system installations, and fleet or vendor visits as required
Maintain documentation related to system configurations, engineering changes, security controls, and operational procedures
Develop and maintain technical documentation including system procedures, engineering artifacts, implementation plans, test plans, and test reports
Support system integration and Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities through test planning, execution support, documentation, and reporting
Coordinate with engineering and cybersecurity teams to document system changes, validation activities, and remediation efforts

Required Qualifications: Significant experience with Linux systems administration in enterprise or mission-critical environments

Strong understanding of:
Linux networking
Linux filesystems
Privilege and identity management
System hardening and STIG compliance
Bash shell scripting
Python programming

o Network enumeration

o Privilege escalation

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps concepts including:
Automated tooling
Unit testing
Static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST)
Experience working in containerized environments using Kubernetes or equivalent orchestration tools
Ability to troubleshoot complex Linux systems and networking issues
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
Active Secret Security Clearance or eligibility for reinstatement
Experience managing and maintaining virtualized environments including virtual machine (VM) creation, configuration, administration, and lifecycle management

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Linux expertise including:
Filesystem administration and manipulation
Encryption and key management
SELinux administration
ACL and IMA labeling
Experience supporting tactical networks, critical infrastructure, or defense systems
Experience working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
Familiarity with undersea domain systems or submarine platforms
Prior experience supporting DoD cybersecurity initiatives or classified environments
Experience with virtualization technologies and VM management in enterprise or lab environments (VMware, KVM, VirtualBox, Hyper-V, or equivalent)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline preferred or equivalent military or industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Why Join Us: You will work alongside highly skilled engineers and cybersecurity professionals supporting mission critical defense systems that directly contribute to national security. This role offers opportunities for technical growth, hands-on operational support, and participation in cutting-edge cybersecurity and systems engineering initiatives.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

1099 contract
Bonus pay
Performance bonus
Signing bonus
Yearly pay

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Cybersecurity: 1 year (Required)
Systems Engineering: 2 years (Required)
Linux Administration: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CompTIA Linux+ (Required)

Security clearance:

Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

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system engineer jobs in newport ri

Linux Systems Administrator/Engineer

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Computer Engineer II

Network Engineer - CMMC

Systems Engineer

Computer Engineer III

Senior Staff Electrical Engineer

DevOps Engineer

Mechatronics Engineer

Software Engineer I

NUWC - Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer- Early Career

Mechanical Engineer, Journeyman

Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

In Service Support Engineer I/II

IT Systems Administrator and Security Specialist (5049)

Engineer - Sensors and SONAR

Systems Engineer I

Systems Safety Engineer

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