Linux Systems Engineer

Invictus International Consulting, LLC

Alexandria, VA, United States

18 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Cloud Computing Configuration Management System Configuration Linux VMware ESX Servers Monitoring of Systems Python (Programming Language) OpenShift Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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Ansible Service Pack Software Deployment Software Engineering Virtual Machines VMware VSphere Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Containerization Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Patch Management Restful APIs Docker Server Operating Systems & Platforms Vmware

Job description

Responsible for the management, maintenance, and security of a large-scale, enterprise-level infrastructure
Utilize BMC True Sight Server Automation (TSSA) to troubleshoot automated scripts and jobs to ensure system compliance, and report on security configurations against government baselines (e.g., DISA STIGs)
Identify potential issues and proactively investigates and remediates problems
Administer, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers in both virtual and physical environments
Manage the VMware vSphere infrastructure, including the deployment, and troubleshooting of virtual machines and hosts
Develop, maintain, and execute Ansible playbooks to automate system configurations, application deployments, and other repetitive administrative tasks
Implement and maintain robust security controls, conduct vulnerability remediation, and ensure all systems are compliant with federal security standards
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues, and perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Linux System Engineer with deep knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in an enterprise setting.
Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere (ESXi/vCenter) for, managing, and troubleshooting virtualized server environments
Familiarity with containerization technologies like REST API’s, OpenShift, Docker or Kubernetes, and their integration into enterprise workflows
Demonstrated experience writing and maintaining complex Ansible playbooks for configuration management and infrastructure automation
Proven experience with DISA STIG system hardening, security patching, and ensuring compliance
High proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python to automate
Direct hands-on experience using BMC True Sight Server Automation for automated patch management and compliance enforcement preferred
Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) preferred
Basic understanding of cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure preferred
administrative tasks and streamline operations
Must possess current Security + certification
US Citizenship required, with the ability to pass a Public Trust background investigation