System Engineer 3

Avid Technology Professionals; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Technology Professionals is seeking a seasoned Linux/Unix System Engineer to manage and harden our physical and virtual server fleet. You will handle kernel-level tasks, OS installation, hardware/software configuration, and ongoing health monitoring in a mixed Linux/Windows environment.

The role involves patching with Red Hat Satellite and WSUS, Nessus scanning, Centrify integration for Linux, and storage migrations for NetApp equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong Linux/Unix system engineering skills in physical and virtual server environments.

Responsibilities

• Support infrastructure management including kernel management, OS installation and maintenance.

Skills

Linux system engineering

Unix system engineering

VMware ESXi

Windows Server 2012+

Active Directory

Centrify

Nessus

Patch management

Tools

VMware ESXi

Dell/HP servers

Red Hat Satellite

WSUS

Nessus Agent

Centrify

Active Roles

NetApp storage

Job description

Strong and deep Linux & Unix System Engineering skills in both physical and virtual server environments supporting infrastructure management, including managing kernels; installing and maintaining operating systems, configuring hardware/software utilizing monitoring techniques, troubleshooting, and sustaining the operational health of the infrastructure.

Supports RHEL7+, Windows 2012+, and VMWare ESXi servers in a virtual enclave environment. Supports Active Directory with Centrify integration for Linux systems. Account creation and assigning users to Linux systems via Centrify and DELL Active Roles for assignment of groups. Installs McAfee and Nessus Agent software, performing Nessus scanning in accordance with agency approved tools. Configures, maintains, and troubleshoots servers. Upgrades memory, swap, and hard disk space for DELL, HP, and custom-built servers. Executes storage data migrations from Legacy NetApp equipment to the latest storage solutions.

Patches systems using Red Hat Satellite server, WSUS Servers. Manages and installs IAVA and CVE patches to maintain ATO compliance; installing software and running hardening scripts to meet STE/STN requirements.

RedHat Linus & Windows Operating Systems, VMWare ESXi, Dells & HP servers, WSUS, NetApp