Vangarde is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or dis-ability status.
Description: We are currently seeking an individual with a strong background in Linux System Administration. Responsibilities include maintenance of a large-scale Linux-based infrastructure, ensuring system stability, security, and optimal performance. This position involves:
Design, deploy, and maintain highly redundant, scalable, enterprise-class systems and services
Implement and manage configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible) for automation and standardization of server builds, configurations, and updates
Monitor system performance, security, and availability using tools like ServiceNow, Remedy and Jira
Troubleshoot complex issues and provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 support
Perform system upgrades, patches, and security updates
Manage virtualization environments, including VMware and container technologies like Elastic, Fargate, Docker, or Kubernetes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and improve existing systems
Develop and maintain documentation for systems and processes
Mentor peers and provide technical leadership
Implement and validate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Manage user access, including individual and group assignments to applications, domains, and systems
Maintain disk space on Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) architectures
Perform change management following established policies and procedures
Ensure vulnerability and anti-virus software agents and definitions are current
Mitigate vulnerabilities reported by IT security scans and industry reports
Develop and maintain Continuity of Operations (COOP) information and materials
Develop, execute, and audit backup procedures, including data restoration when necessary
Required Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum 7 years of experience in Linux system administration, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification - 6 month
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Active Secret security clearance
Strong knowledge of Linux networking, security, and performance tuning
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)
Proficiency in shell scripting and automation
Familiarity with virtualization technologies and containerization
Experience with monitoring and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification
Experience working with the U.S. Air Force as a civilian, contractor, or service member
Release Management experience
Familiarity with U.S. Air Force Standard Desktop Configuration for Windows
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Knowledge of database administration (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
Hours:
Full Time
Scheduled hours between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday
May require participation in rotating schedule for off-shift and weekend work
On-call availability for maintenance and emergency situations