Recruitment Case Study
Providing a Linux Engineer for a DoD Sector Project
When a defense contractor in the Department of Defense (DoD) sector needed a Linux Engineer to secure and optimize mission-critical systems, they turned to Elevate for support. The role required a unique combination of technical expertise and security clearance to ensure seamless operations in a high-stakes environment.
The Challenge
The contractor’s systems relied on secure Linux environments, and they urgently required a Linux Engineer with:
- Expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and CentOS.
- Advanced knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, and encryption technologies.
- Proficiency in Ansible for configuration management and automation.
- Active DoD clearance and familiarity with compliance standards like NIST 800-53.
This was a senior-level, full-time role with complex requirements, and filling it quickly was essential to meet project deadlines.
The Solution
Elevate deployed its specialized defense recruitment team, leveraging a curated database of cleared professionals and targeted outreach strategies. Within three weeks, we presented a shortlist of four highly qualified candidates after rigorous technical evaluations and security clearance verifications.
The selected candidate brought:
- Over seven years of experience managing Linux systems in secure environments.
- A proven track record in automated deployments and system optimization.
- An active Top Secret clearance, ensuring they could work on classified systems immediately.
The Results
The firm sought a Data Engineer with expertise in:
- Operational stability: The engineer rapidly integrated into the team, addressing critical system vulnerabilities.
- Increased efficiency: Automation workflows implemented with Ansible reduced configuration times by 40%.
- Compliance assured: The candidate’s knowledge of DoD security frameworks ensured all systems met stringent standards.
