Senior Linux Systems Administrator (RHEL/VMware)

Virtual Service Operations • United States, United States • 1h ago

Huntsville, AL

Description

Are you looking to take the next step in your career as a Senior Linux Systems Administrator (RHEL/VMware) ? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Opportunity:

Virtual Service Operations is searching for a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join our team in support of critical IT and aerospace infrastructure in Huntsville, AL. You'll lead Linux systems administration, design integrated hardware and software solutions, and manage end-user endpoint infrastructure across operational environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Keep servers and systems running day to day, including event, fault and performance management.

Install, configure, monitor and troubleshoot operating systems, hardware and infrastructure across workstations and servers, including virtual, cloud and web servers.

Design environment and software layers so Linux, Windows and virtual environments stay reliable, scalable, secure and highly available.

Identify gaps in systems and resolve them through sound problem-solving.

Install and upgrade operating systems and layered software, scheduling work in line with established IT policies and procedures, and tune systems for optimal performance.

Lead application teams handling ongoing software improvements, patch management and deployments across development environments.

Collaborate with systems administrators, database and application administrators, programmers, network engineers, analysts, customers and outside vendors to design solutions and solve problems.

Protect data integrity by selecting, implementing and managing appropriate software and hardware.

Ensure data recoverability through regularly scheduled system backups and database archives, and manage storage media through internal procedures or offsite storage and retrieval services.

Write and promote standard operating procedures.

Regularly audit workstation and server hardware and software for compliance with standards, policies and configuration guidelines.

Define system test procedures and success criteria for tasks.

Maintain current documentation, including architecture diagrams, system build and update records, and a full library of operating system hardware and software configurations.

Required Skills:

Strong working knowledge of Linux/UNIX

VMware or OpenShift experience

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows infrastructure

Preferred Skills:

Ansible, scripting, PowerShell and environment tracking

Linux/RHEL/UNIX, VMware or OpenShift, with some Microsoft Windows background

Nexsan and Dell Unity storage arrays

iDRAC (IPMI)

Writing and maintaining scripts, including UNIX experience automating tasks and moving data between systems

Cisco software-defined networking

DevSecOps pipelines, automated infrastructure tools and Agile frameworks

Current industry certifications such as Red Hat or CompTIA Security+

Direct experience supporting government, aerospace or real-time mission-critical environments

Requirements

This is an onsite role in Huntsville, AL.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, information technology or a related technical field

6+ years of professional experience in systems administration, application deployment or IT infrastructure

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance

Must be willing and able to undergo a government Public Trust (SF-85) background investigation

New hires assigned on this project will be required to undergo and pass drug and alcohol tests per our client's contract requirements

Please note that this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us:

You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.

You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.

Your problem-solving skills are excellent.

You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.

You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you:As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates.This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO's success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website athttps://vso-inc.com/careers

Salary Description

$83,500K - $94,000K

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