Enterprise - Systems Administrator - Linux, Ansible, VMs

Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value
creative problem-solving
,
open communication
, and
empowering our employees
to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a
technically strong
and
growth-oriented
company focused on bringing
innovative solutions
to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

We are seeking a System Administrator to be part of the Secure the Enterprise initiative, the 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 – Server Certificate life cycle, monitoring VM health status, update software on VMs (manually and through YUM repos), making sure VMs satisfy latest security requirements set by the Enterprise
• Monitoring and 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 (i.e., VM name changes) to significant efforts (i.e. new cluster builds)
• Some Dev Ops tasks including running and maintaining Ansible playbooks to push out changes to VMs and monitoring the Kubernetes clusters through Rancher or kubectl commands to ensure the clusters nodes and pods are healthy and running smooth

This position may allow for partial telework.

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.

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. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required skills:

• 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

Desired skills:

• CentOS or RHEL Experience
• PKI Certificate/Server Certificate Setup
• Kubernetes experience
• AWS Experience (e.g. EC2, RDS, etc.)
• Open Stack Exposure
• VMWare Exposure
• Team player but can work on tasks independently
• Git Experience – push, pull, commit changes to a repo

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits.

The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $215,000 - $260,000.

• 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

At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.