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# Enterprise - Senior System Administrator - Linux, Ansible, Python

- **Company:** Erias Ventures, LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $230,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Linux, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Nessus, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/enterprise-senior-system-administrator-linux-ansible-python-md--0beff761-8764-4252-827e-cd455b8c3556

## About the Role

Python Programming/Scripting Language, Ansible, Linux Administration, Entrepreneurship, Communication Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Systems Administration/Management, Computer Security, Linux Administration, Computer Science, A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position., Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree., * Strong working knowledge with Linux

 * Knowledgeable with Ansible (Playbooks)
 * Knowledgeable with Scripting (Bash/Python)
 * Cabling, Documentation, Rack & Stack
 * IAVA Patching
 * Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems
 * Aid users in accessing and using IT systems
 * Configure Cisco / Palo Alto Switches Firewalls
 * Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices
 * STE/STN Compliance / Nessus Scanning / Vulnerability Analysis
 * 10 years experience as SA + Bachelors Degree in technical discipline (5 years experience can be substituted for degree)
 * CWIP Cert: IAT Level 2

Desired skills:

 * Redhat Certified Engineer (RedHat Enterprise Linux installation (RHEL): expert level installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting)
 * Knowledgeable with virtual machines
 * Setting up IPSEC Tunnels/VPN Tunneling
 * Familiar with Containerization (Dockers / Kubernetes)

## Description

We are seeking a talented Linux Systems Administrator to provide system support across multiple operating system with a security understanding and experience.