Hybrid Linux/VMware/Solaris Systems Administrator

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator 3 for a contract/hybrid role in Newport News, VA. The candidate will manage VMware/HPE SimpliVity infrastructure, operate Linux/RHEL and Solaris systems, and implement security patches and automation.

The role requires a strong background in UNIX/Linux, virtualization, and systems administration, with hybrid on-site work two to three days weekly and training on site initially.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Master's degree with 4+ years of experience.
• 4 years of related exempt experience substitutable for Bachelor's degree.
• 8 years of non-related exempt experience substitutable for Bachelor's degree.
• Relevant professional certification may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems and coordinates with network admins.
• Evaluates vendor products and makes hardware/software recommendations.
• Coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops policies and standards for computing resource allocation.
• Sets up administrator and service accounts; maintains system documentation.
• Tuning system performance and allocating mass storage space.
• Infrastructure Maintenance: manage VMware HPE SimpliVity hyperconverged infrastructure for high availability.
• Linux Systems Operations: configure, monitor and troubleshoot RHEL servers; escalate complex issues.
• Virtualization Support: administer VMware vSphere and HPE SimpliVity platforms.
• Solaris Administration: administer Solaris OS including install, configuration and troubleshooting.

Skills

UNIX/Linux/Solaris expertise

Server virtualization & automation

Security patching & remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6+ years

Master's degree + 4+ years

4 years related exempt substituting for Bachelor's

8 years non-related exempt substituting for Bachelor's

Certification substitutes for Bachelor's

High school diploma required

Tools

VMware vSphere

HPE SimpliVity

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

Solaris OS

Job description

Chipton-Ross, Inc. is seeking a Systems Administrator 3 for a contract/hybrid role in Newport News, VA. The candidate will manage VMware/HPE SimpliVity infrastructure, operate Linux/RHEL and Solaris systems, and implement security patches and automation.

The role requires a strong background in UNIX/Linux, virtualization, and systems administration, with hybrid on-site work two to three days weekly and training on site initially.