Linux Systems Administrator

Sterling Computers - Dulles, VA

Full-time

Dulles, VA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator at Sterling Computers is responsible for managing and maintaining the Artificial Intelligence Experience Center Datacenter. This role involves installing, configuring, and managing solutions in various environments, including on-premises and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in Linux system administration, vSphere, Kubernetes, and network administration, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Experience Center Datacenter.
• Install, configure and manage solutions in our on-premises vSphere, Kubernetes and OpenShift lab environment and in AWS.
• Troubleshoot system technical issues and coordinate with OEM support teams for problem resolution.
• Rack, stack and cable new equipment.
• Maintain support requests from internal engineers regarding all account management and system configuration issues.
• Gain high-level technical certifications when required.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Technologies Group on implementing new features, technologies and equipment.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in datacenter architecture, Linux, vSphere and Kubernetes.
• Provide tours of the datacenter upon request.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience designing, installing and administrating RHEL and Ubuntu systems.
• Excellent hands-on CLI expertise.
• RHCSA, RHCE or a similar certification is required.
• 3-5 years' experience designing, installing and administrating vSphere clusters.
• Recent VCP Datacenter certification is required.
• 3-5 years' experience designing, installing and administrating either Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters.
• 3-5 years' experience configuring and managing either Dell or Cisco switches.
• Sound understanding of datacenter networks including VPNs, VLANs, layer-3 switching and routing protocols.
• Experience installing and administrating enterprise storage systems.
• Experience with an enterprise data protection system.
• 3-5 years' experience developing both shell and Python scripts.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and ability to manage and configure an Active Directory domain.

Nice-to-haves

• VCAP Datacenter certification is desired.
• Certifications in either Kubernetes or OpenShift is desired.
• CCNA certification is desired.
• Dell PowerScale, PowerStore and PowerFlex experience is desired.
• Experience with Weka, VAST and DDN is desired.
• Experience with Dell Data Domain and PowerProtect Data Manager is desired.