Vantor · 17 hours ago
Mid-level Linux System Administrator (TS/SCI)
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expVantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. They are currently seeking a Linux System Administrator to support their mission partners by maintaining a private cloud and big data platform, engaging with users, and implementing cybersecurity measures.
Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Christi Jones
Responsibilities
Monitoring and acting on any hardware and software outages on the platform
Engaging with tenants and users of the OpenStack Cloud Platform via chat services to assist them with trouble shooting and requests as needed
Implementing cyber security remediations in close cooperation with the cyber security team
Upgrading and deploying applications on the platform
Integrating new hardware into multiple different compute clusters
Reviewing and updating existing procedures and documentation
Engaging with the team on future hardware planning for system recapitalization and expansion
Qualification
Required
Must be a US citizen
Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance and willingness and ability to get a CI poly
Willing to work full time on-site, in a SCIF in Herndon, VA
8+ years demonstrated experience (5 years with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science) in Linux system administration for RHEL-based Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux)
Experience with system administration for both physical servers and Virtual Machines
Certification meeting DoD 8570 / 8140 cybersecurity workforce requirements (e.g., CompTIA Security+, ISC2 SSCP, GIAC GSEC)
Ability to be a self-starter
Ability to adjust quickly to ad-hoc requests
Ability to support wide range of tasks (upgrade software, patching, monitoring systems, R&D)
Ability to collaborate and operate effectively in a diverse team covering tasks across the full technology stack
Ability to balance a mix of team and solo work
Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
Experience with the configuration and use of server remote access tools such as PuTTY, MobaXTerm, Windows RDP, etc
Skilled Tier 3 level support technician with mature troubleshooting skills demonstrated in complex computing environments
Experience working in and administering virtualization platforms supporting Linux virtual machines (e.g., OpenStack, Proxmox, VMware)
Experience working in and administering commercial cloud environments supporting Linux workloads (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
Hands on experience with automation tools such as: Ansible, Bash, Terraform
Hands on experience with host endpoint security tools such as: Tenable Nessus, Trellix, Flexera, Carbon Black, ArcSight/CRIBL
Hands on experience with GitLab for workflow management and source code configuration control
Preferred
Possesses one or more relevant Linux certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, LPIC-1/2/3, LFCS)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field
Master's degree in one of the above disciplines (may be counted as up to two years of experience based on candidate qualifications)
Experience in Linux system administration specifically with Rocky Linux 8, 9 and 10
Experience understanding and configuring RHEL-based Linux Operating system security settings to comply with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) application to Linux operating systems
Experience with Python scripting, tool and/or application development
Experience with Linux distributions outside the RHEL family (e.g., Debian, Ubuntu, Kali, Alpine)
Experience configuring CI/CD pipelines in GitLab
Experience with tools such as Docker/Podman, and Packer
Hands on experience with Openstack administration/deployment/upgrades
Hands on experience with CEPH administration/deployment/upgrades
Experience with Kubernetes or Nomad orchestration
Experience deploying, upgrading, and maintaining Big Data software stacks, including components such as Hadoop, HDFS, YARN, and Elasticsearch
Experience with the cyber security accreditation process (RMF, ATO process, NIST 800-53 cyber security controls)
Experience with Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools like GitLab SAST, Sonarqube, Fortify, or similar
Experience working with GPUs and virtualizing GPU resources
Benefits
Robust 401(k) with company match
Mental health resources
Student loan repayment assistance
Adoption reimbursement
Pet insurance
Company
Vantor
A spatial intelligence firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-02-05
Business Standard India
2025-12-27
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