Linux System Engineer

Jobtailor; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bethesda, MD is seeking an experienced Unix/Linux Server Administrator to install, configure, and maintain enterprise servers and workstations. You will automate deployments, monitor systems with Splunk/Nagios, and collaborate with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities.

Strong communication skills are essential for cross-team coordination. Responsibilities include planning upgrades with minimal downtime, managing Red Hat Satellite, and ensuring data availability through

Qualifications

• Background check for Public Trust clearance required.
• 5 years server administrator experience.
• BS/BA or equivalent and 5 years as a server administrator.
• 3+ years UNIX/Linux administrator experience across hardware/OS combos.
• Experience automating server configurations and deployments.
• Experience monitoring devices via Splunk and Nagios; custom scripts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, optimize, maintain, and troubleshoot Unix/Linux servers.
• Provide technical support for servers and workstations, including scientific apps.
• Automate server configuration and deployment with Ansible, Puppet, Packer, Vagrant, VMware vSphere.
• Use Git to manage scripts, configurations, and docs.
• Manage Red Hat Satellite or similar enterprise tools.
• Collaborate with security teams to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Plan maintenance and upgrades with minimal downtime to production.
• Configure, maintain, back up, and restore data for availability.

Skills

Unix/Linux server administration

Automation of server configurations

Monitoring with Splunk/Nagios

Git version control

Strong communication skills

Education

BS/BA or equivalent

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Packer

Vagrant

VMware vSphere

Red Hat Satellite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting for physical and virtual Unix/Linux servers supporting applications, databases, monitoring tools, and other enterprise services.
• Provide technical support for Unix/Linux servers and workstations, including the installation and troubleshooting of scientific applications used for imaging, computational biology, and bioinformatics.
• Automate server configuration and deployment using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Packer, Vagrant, and VMware vSphere.
• Use Git or similar version control systems to maintain scripts, configurations, and technical documentation.
• Manage Red Hat Linux server and workstation infrastructure using Red Hat Satellite or similar enterprise management tools.
• Collaborate with information security teams to identify and remediate system vulnerabilities and security issues.
• Plan and perform system maintenance and upgrades while minimizing downtime and disruption to production services.
• Configure, maintain, back up, and restore user and server data to support system availability and continuity.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check to obtain Public Trust clearance
• 5 years server administrator experience
• BS/BA or equivalent and five years’ experience as a server administrator
• 3+ years’ experience as a UNIX/Linux administrator, including handling the wide range of hardware and operating system combinations.
• Experience in automating server configurations and deployments
• Experience monitoring various types of devices via Splunk, Nagios and custom scripts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Unix/Linux server administration, including installation, configuration, and automation of server deployments. Proficient in managing server infrastructure and collaborating with security teams to ensure system integrity and availability.

Tools & Technologies

• Ansible
• Puppet
• Packer
• Vagrant
• VMware vSphere
• Git
• Red Hat Satellite
• Splunk
• Nagios

Certifications & Qualifications

• Public Trust Clearance