Security Consultant/IT Systems Admin (on-site)

IBM; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Williston in Vermont seeks an experienced IT Security Consultant/Linux Systems Administrator to maintain, secure, and enhance enterprise Linux systems in a multi-site HPC environment supporting semiconductor manufacturing and AI/ML workloads.

The role requires strong Red Hat Linux expertise, automation skills, and the ability to operate in a regulated environment with security clearances. On-site work with GPU-enabled infrastructure is involved.

Qualifications

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and related tooling.
• Experience in data center, compute cluster, or HPC environments.
• Familiarity with security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and SIEM platforms.
• Automation of admin tasks using Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Exposure to GPU-enabled systems and driver management.
• Understanding of Linux-based compute workloads with accelerators.
• Experience in regulated environments with formal security/compliance requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux across on-site infrastructure.
• Ensure systems are securely configured, patched, and monitored per standards.
• Use automation to standardize configurations and reduce manual work.
• Monitor system health, performance, and availability; troubleshoot proactively.
• Use security tools to identify vulnerabilities and apply remediation.
• Respond to system and security incidents with stakeholders.
• Support GPU-enabled servers and AI/ML workloads in HPC environments.
• Collaborate with IA and engineering teams to meet security needs.
• Perform network administration as required.

Skills

Red Hat Linux

Automation tools

Scripting (Bash/Python/PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Ansible

Satellite

Insights

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced IT Security Consultant/Linux Systems Administrator to join our team on site in Williston, VT. This role involves maintaining, securing, and enhancing enterprise Linux systems in a multi-site, High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment while supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations and AI/ML workloads.

The ideal candidate brings strong Red Hat Linux experience, practical use of various security and automation tools, and the ability to operate in a controlled, compliance-driven environment. The candidate will also have had exposure to GPU-enabled infrastructure.

• Install, configure, maintain, and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems across on-site infrastructure.


• Ensure systems are securely configured, patched, and monitored in accordance with organizational and government standards.


• Use automation tools and scripts to standardize system configuration and reduce manual effort.


• Monitor system health, performance, and availability; troubleshoot and resolve issues proactively.


• Utilize security tools to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate risk, and apply remediation.


• Respond to system and security incidents, coordinating with appropriate stakeholders..


• Support the introduction and operationalization of new technologies, including GPU-enabled servers.


• Support the introduction and operation of AI/ML and GPU enabled technologies within the HPC environments.


• Collaborate with Information Assurance (IA) and engineering teams to meet evolving compute and security needs.


• Network Administration.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Experience using Red Hat–associated tools (eg: Ansible, Satellite, Insights, or similar automation and lifecycle management tools).


• Experience working in data center, compute cluster, or high-performance computing environments.


• Familiarity with security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and SIEM platforms.


• Experience automating administrative tasks using scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.


• Exposure to GPU-enabled systems, including basic installation, driver management, and operational support.


• Understanding of Linux-based compute workloads that benefit from accelerators (GPU, high-memory, parallel workloads).


• Experience operating in a regulated environment with formal security and compliance requirements.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Must be able to obtain a CompTIA Security+ within 6 months of hire and an ISC2 CISSP within 1 year.