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Linux Systems Administrator

AEM Corporation

$115,000-$125,000

United States, D.C., Washington

Mar 25, 2026

Summary of position/daily activities:

The Linux Systems Administrator (Nutanix) will support the deployment, administration, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure environments. This role focuses on managing Linux-based systems hosted on Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), ensuring system performance, security, and operational reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

Administering and maintaining Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) in enterprise environments.
Managing and supporting Nutanix HCI environments, including:
- AHV (Acropolis Hypervisor)
- Prism (Element/Central)
- Storage and compute resources
Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines within Nutanix environments.
Deploying and managing containerized workloads using Kubernetes in on-premises and/or hybrid environments.
Supporting Kubernetes cluster operations, including:

Cluster provisioning and configuration
Workload orchestration and scaling
Networking and ingress management

Monitoring and troubleshooting containerized applications and Kubernetes infrastructure.
Implementing container security best practices and supporting DevSecOps initiatives.
Performing system patching, updates, and lifecycle management for Linux systems.
Monitoring system performance, availability, and capacity across infrastructure.
Troubleshooting system, application, and infrastructure issues across Linux and Nutanix platforms.
Implementing system hardening in accordance with DoD STIG and cybersecurity best practices.
Automating routine administrative tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible).
Managing file systems, storage allocation, and system resource optimization.
Developing and maintaining system documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Providing operational support and coordination with engineering, cybersecurity, and network teams.

Basic qualifications/experience (the required qualifications which are critical to be considered for the position:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 3-5 years of experience administering Linux systems in enterprise environments.
Hands-on experience with Nutanix HCI platforms (AHV, Prism).
Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications.
Experience provisioning and managing virtual machines in virtualized environments.
Experience with Linux system configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
Experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, or similar).
Knowledge of system security practices, including STIG implementation and vulnerability remediation.
Experience troubleshooting system and infrastructure issues in production environments.
Familiarity with backup/recovery processes and system monitoring tools.
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment supporting government customers.

Desired skills/certifications (any additional skills desired but not required to be considered for the position):

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP) or Nutanix Certified Advanced Professional (NCAP)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Experience with container platforms (Docker, containerd)
Experience with Helm, Kubernetes operators, or GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux)
Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
Experience supporting DoD or federal IT environments
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)
Basic Windows Server administration experience (nice to have)
Experience with identity services (Active Directory, LDAP integration)

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