Security Consultant/IT Systems Admin (on-site)

IBM; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Williston, VT, is seeking an experienced IT Security Consultant/Linux Systems Administrator to maintain enterprise Linux systems in an HPC setting and semiconductor operations. The role emphasizes Red Hat Linux expertise, security tooling, and automation in a regulated environment.

You will work on GPU-enabled servers and AI/ML workloads, collaborating with IA and engineering teams to meet evolving compute and security needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with Red Hat Linux and automation tools.
• Experience in data center, HPC, or compute cluster environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux across on-site HPC infrastructure.
• Ensure systems are securely configured, patched, and monitored per standards.
• Use automation scripts to standardize configuration and reduce manual effort.

Skills

Red Hat Linux

Automation scripting

GPU hardware knowledge

Security compliance

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Ansible

Satellite

Insights

SIEM

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience using Red Hat-associated tools (e.g., 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.

About Business Unit

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment every day, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide ongoing feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team-focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions every day is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Other Relevant Job Details

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

US Citizenship Required.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part-time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Locations

Essex Junction, Vermont, United States