Systems Administrator, Senior (VMware Kubernetes)
Systems Administrator, Senior (VMware Kubernetes)
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Job Description
Location:Baltimore MD (Onsite 5 days per week)
Required Clearance:Ability to obtain Public Trust
LCG Inc. provides insight into the impact of public programs that advance our society. For more than 20 years LCG Inc. has been a leading provider of technology-based consulting services biomedical research support grants management decision analytics software engineering and IT operations that enhance the transparency efficiency and empowerment of programs with health and science missions
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experiencedSystem Administrator Senior(VMware / Kubernetes) to join our team supportingNIH. This role is critical to ensuring the operational continuity and technical resilience of client IT systems especially in emergency situations. The candidate will manage and maintain large-scale Linux systems and OpenStack-based private cloud environments support biomedical research computing needs and ensure secure system operations in collaboration with NIH stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
Core System Administration Duties
- Manage and orchestrate containerized applications using Kubernetes supporting scalable and resilient research computing environments.
- Install configure and administer VMware ESXi/vSphere environments supporting virtualized workloads and cloud integration.
- Deploy manage and monitor Linux-based physical and virtual servers including high-performance storage and HPE GPU-accelerated systems.
- Perform rack-and-stack tasks for general-purpose equipment (GPE) and GPU servers including physical installation cabling labeling and power/network configuration in data center environments
- Install and configure OpenStack private cloud infrastructure on NIH-provided hardware.
- Manage Linux-based physical and virtual servers as well as high-performance storage systems.
- Support the deployment and configuration of scientific applications using virtual machines or containers.
- Use shell scripting and system programming for automation and task optimization.
- Collaborate with NIH IT Security to ensure the secure operation of cloud and Linux systems.
- Conduct routine system audits software/hardware inventory and performance monitoring.
- Manage system upgrades patches and configuration changes.
- Maintain documentation of all system configurations procedures and work products.
- Provide technical training to client IT staff on OpenStack and system administration best practices.
Infrastructure Security and Cloud Management
- Perform disaster recovery operations and data backups when required to ensure business continuity.
- Support the migration of IT platforms systems and applications to cloud-based solutions as required by the government.
- Build configure and manage UNIX/LINUX authentication systems and provide high-level UNIX/LINUX/Macintosh administration support as needed.
- Support a heterogeneous hybrid cloud and on-premises environment including DRaaS IaaS SaaS and PaaS platforms.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce risk to IRP information system resources.
- Build configure and monitor security systems including firewalls intrusion detection systems antivirus and patch deployment solutions.
- Monitor server SAN and network operations to ensure optimal performance and adherence to operational standards.
- Manage network VLANs and switch configurations in support of deployed infrastructure.
- Conduct hardware maintenance and replacements for server SAN and network devices as needed.
- Proficient in administering VMware Windows Active Directory DNS DHCP GPOs SQL Server and core networking technologies.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
- Serve as an emergency staff member and participate in client response teams to ensure operational continuity.
- Be available during emergencies (e.g. natural disasters outages) to maintain continuity of critical functions such as:
- Clinical IT systems supporting patient care and ASTRA studies.
- Scientific equipment and data storage monitoring.
- Secure communications with researchers grantees and NIH partners.
- Maintain updated personal contact information for emergency communication purposes.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 15 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration and cloud computing environments.
- Proven expertise in OpenStack private cloud installation configuration and management.
- Experience supporting IT systems in federal biomedical research or healthcare settings.
- Knowledge of NIH IT security and compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Experience with modern Linux management and automation tools such as Puppet Chef or Ansible.
- Familiarity with scientific computing environments and high-performance storage systems.
- Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a crisis/emergency response team.
Compensation and Benefits
The projected compensation range for this position is $100000 to $150000 per year benchmarked in the Washington DC Metro area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors including but not limited to role location the combination of education/training knowledge skills competencies certifications and work experience.
LCG offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical dental vision) life and disability insurance retirement plan contributions as well as paid leave federal holidays professional development and lifestyle benefits.
Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race ethnicity age national origin citizenship religion physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information pregnancy family structure marital status ancestry domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources department by email at.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCGs name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from oremails not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information contact us immediately at.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to theU.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Location:Baltimore MD (Onsite 5 days per week)
Required Clearance:Ability to obtain Public Trust
LCG Inc. provides insight into the impact of public programs that advance our society. For more than 20 years LCG Inc. has been a leading provider of technology-based consulting services biomedical research support grants management decision analytics software engineering and IT operations that enhance the transparency efficiency and empowerment of programs with health and science missions
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experiencedSystem Administrator Senior(VMware / Kubernetes) to join our team supportingNIH. This role is critical to ensuring the operational continuity and technical resilience of client IT systems especially in emergency situations. The candidate will manage and maintain large-scale Linux systems and OpenStack-based private cloud environments support biomedical research computing needs and ensure secure system operations in collaboration with NIH stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
Core System Administration Duties
- Manage and orchestrate containerized applications using Kubernetes supporting scalable and resilient research computing environments.
- Install configure and administer VMware ESXi/vSphere environments supporting virtualized workloads and cloud integration.
- Deploy manage and monitor Linux-based physical and virtual servers including high-performance storage and HPE GPU-accelerated systems.
- Perform rack-and-stack tasks for general-purpose equipment (GPE) and GPU servers including physical installation cabling labeling and power/network configuration in data center environments
- Install and configure OpenStack private cloud infrastructure on NIH-provided hardware.
- Manage Linux-based physical and virtual servers as well as high-performance storage systems.
- Support the deployment and configuration of scientific applications using virtual machines or containers.
- Use shell scripting and system programming for automation and task optimization.
- Collaborate with NIH IT Security to ensure the secure operation of cloud and Linux systems.
- Conduct routine system audits software/hardware inventory and performance monitoring.
- Manage system upgrades patches and configuration changes.
- Maintain documentation of all system configurations procedures and work products.
- Provide technical training to client IT staff on OpenStack and system administration best practices.
Infrastructure Security and Cloud Management
- Perform disaster recovery operations and data backups when required to ensure business continuity.
- Support the migration of IT platforms systems and applications to cloud-based solutions as required by the government.
- Build configure and manage UNIX/LINUX authentication systems and provide high-level UNIX/LINUX/Macintosh administration support as needed.
- Support a heterogeneous hybrid cloud and on-premises environment including DRaaS IaaS SaaS and PaaS platforms.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce risk to IRP information system resources.
- Build configure and monitor security systems including firewalls intrusion detection systems antivirus and patch deployment solutions.
- Monitor server SAN and network operations to ensure optimal performance and adherence to operational standards.
- Manage network VLANs and switch configurations in support of deployed infrastructure.
- Conduct hardware maintenance and replacements for server SAN and network devices as needed.
- Proficient in administering VMware Windows Active Directory DNS DHCP GPOs SQL Server and core networking technologies.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
- Serve as an emergency staff member and participate in client response teams to ensure operational continuity.
- Be available during emergencies (e.g. natural disasters outages) to maintain continuity of critical functions such as:
- Clinical IT systems supporting patient care and ASTRA studies.
- Scientific equipment and data storage monitoring.
- Secure communications with researchers grantees and NIH partners.
- Maintain updated personal contact information for emergency communication purposes.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 15 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration and cloud computing environments.
- Proven expertise in OpenStack private cloud installation configuration and management.
- Experience supporting IT systems in federal biomedical research or healthcare settings.
- Knowledge of NIH IT security and compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Experience with modern Linux management and automation tools such as Puppet Chef or Ansible.
- Familiarity with scientific computing environments and high-performance storage systems.
- Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a crisis/emergency response team.
Compensation and Benefits
The projected compensation range for this position is $100000 to $150000 per year benchmarked in the Washington DC Metro area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors including but not limited to role location the combination of education/training knowledge skills competencies certifications and work experience.
LCG offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical dental vision) life and disability insurance retirement plan contributions as well as paid leave federal holidays professional development and lifestyle benefits.
Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race ethnicity age national origin citizenship religion physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information pregnancy family structure marital status ancestry domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.
If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources department by email at.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fraudulent job offers using LCGs name. LCG will never request payment-related details or advancement of money during the application process. Legitimate communication will only come from oremails not free commercial services like Gmail or WhatsApp. If you receive suspicious emails asking for payment or personal information contact us immediately at.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to theU.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
