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Senior Linux System Administrator / Engineer - Quevera
Systems Engineer
Senior Linux System Administrator/Engineer responsible for managing high‑availability enterprise Linux servers, VMware virtualization, and automation tools in a mission‑critical environment, ensuring security, performance, and reliability.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, monitor, and tune enterprise Linux servers supporting national‑security workloads.
- Design, deploy, and maintain VMware virtual infrastructure, including vSphere clusters and networking.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible, Bash, and Python to streamline provisioning, patching, and configuration management.
- Implement security hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance controls in accordance with DoD/NIAP standards.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to troubleshoot complex incidents and improve system reliability.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and 5+ years of hands‑on Linux administration experience.
- Strong expertise with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and related networking/storage technologies.
- Proficiency in automation tools (Ansible) and scripting languages (Bash, Python) for large‑scale system management.
- Deep understanding of security best practices, SELinux, and vulnerability mitigation in high‑security environments.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced engineering team.
Skills
linuxvmwareansiblebash