Enterprise - Systems Administrator - Linux, Ansible, VMs

Erias Ventures•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a System Administrator to be part of the Secure the Enterprise initiative. This project will develop capabilities to shift from the current manual system security evaluation and authorization process to a new model that emphasizes automation, streamlined processes and approvals, continuous monitoring and assessment, and network data gathering across the entire life cycle of a project. Applicants who do well would have a strong background in Linux and who can bring previous relevant Sys Admin experience to the project while also maintaining a learning mode approach. Typical Sys Admin tasks include managing the server certificate lifecycle, monitoring VM health status, updating software on VMs (manually and through YUM repos), and ensuring VMs satisfy the latest security requirements set by the Enterprise Monitoring. This role involves managing production Linux VMs, both stand-alone and those integrated in a Kubernetes cluster, across multiple hosting platforms. You will work with customers and the development team to support product needs, ranging from trivial changes like VM name changes to significant efforts like new cluster builds. Some Dev Ops tasks include running and maintaining Ansible playbooks to push out changes to VMs and monitoring Kubernetes clusters through Rancher or kubectl commands to ensure cluster nodes and pods are healthy and running smoothly. This position may allow for partial telework.

Requirements

Fifteen (15) years experience as a SA in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Strong Linux skills including troubleshooting.
Ansible experience or exposure.
Experience managing and securing VMs (STE/STN).
Active Security + Certification for all members of the infrastructure team.
A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required.
Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Nice To Haves

CentOS or RHEL Experience
PKI Certificate/Server Certificate Setup
Kubernetes experience
AWS Experience (e.g. EC2, RDS, etc.)
OpenStack Exposure
VMWare Exposure
Team player but can work on tasks independently
Git Experience – push, pull, commit changes to a repo
Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Manage the server certificate lifecycle.
Monitor VM health status.
Update software on VMs (manually and through YUM repos).
Ensure VMs satisfy latest security requirements set by the Enterprise Monitoring.
Manage production Linux VMs (stand-alone VMs and those integrated in a Kubernetes cluster) across multiple hosting platforms.
Work with customers and development team to support product needs, including trivial changes (e.g., VM name changes) to significant efforts (e.g., new cluster builds).
Perform Dev Ops tasks including running and maintaining Ansible playbooks to push out changes to VMs.
Monitor Kubernetes clusters through Rancher or kubectl commands to ensure the clusters nodes and pods are healthy and running smooth.

Benefits

Above Market Hourly Pay
11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees
Company subsidized Medical Coverage
100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community
Onboarding and Annual Swag
Company Paid Professional Development and Training
Referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire.