Senior Systems Engineer: Linux/Windows Infra & Virtualization

Avid Technology Professionals; Laurel (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Technology Professionals is seeking a systems engineer to maintain Linux/Unix servers and virtualized infrastructure in a security-conscious environment. You will manage kernel configurations, monitor health, and support AD integration with Centrify.

The role involves patch management, vulnerability scanning with Nessus, and applying Red Hat Satellite and WSUS updates to keep systems compliant and secure.

Qualifications

• Proficient Linux/Unix system engineering for physical and virtual servers.
• Experience patching and hardening to meet compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot Linux/Windows servers and virtual environments.
• Configure hardware/software, monitor performance, and ensure operational health.
• Perform storage migrations and hardware upgrades across vendors.
• Apply security patches (IAVA/CVE) and run hardening scripts.

Skills

Linux

Unix

VMware ESXi

Server hardening

Scripting

Active Directory

Patch management

Monitoring

Networking basics

Tools

RHEL 7+

Windows Server 2012+

Centrify / LDAP

DELL Active Roles

McAfee/Nessus Agent

Red Hat Satellite

WSUS

NetApp storage

Job description

Avid Technology Professionals is seeking a systems engineer to maintain Linux/Unix servers and virtualized infrastructure in a security-conscious environment. You will manage kernel configurations, monitor health, and support AD integration with Centrify.

The role involves patch management, vulnerability scanning with Nessus, and applying Red Hat Satellite and WSUS updates to keep systems compliant and secure.