Senior DevOps & Systems Engineer — VMware/Linux Expert

Syncreon Consulting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Syncreon Consulting seeks an experienced Linux systems administrator for a contract role in California. The candidate will manage VMware environments, perform server installations, and migrate servers between data centers and labs. Strong scripting, log analysis, and security certifications are essential.

Excellent communication is required for collaboration with technical and non-technical teams. Responsibilities include configuring Linux services, managing users and groups, and ensuring robust

Qualifications

• 7+ years of system administration experience in Linux environments.
• Proficient in shell scripting, cron jobs, log analysis, and managing users/groups.
• VMware admin and management skills, including Jenkins, Git, and DevOps tool administration.
• DoD 8570.1 Workplace Improvement Plan IAT Level II certification or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Install new hardware or migrate existing servers (rack and stack).
• Move servers to/from main DC to colocation and labs.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.

Skills

VMware

Jenkins

Git

DevOps tools

Linux

Shell scripting

Cron jobs

Log analysis

iptables

Mail services

Security+

DoD 8570.1 IAT II

Tools

VMware

Jenkins

Git

DevOps tools

Cisco equipment

Job description

Syncreon Consulting seeks an experienced Linux systems administrator for a contract role in California. The candidate will manage VMware environments, perform server installations, and migrate servers between data centers and labs. Strong scripting, log analysis, and security certifications are essential.

Excellent communication is required for collaboration with technical and non-technical teams. Responsibilities include configuring Linux services, managing users and groups, and ensuring robust