Job DescriptionWhat You Will Be Doing:- Designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in both on-premises and virtualized environments.
- Administering, maintaining, and optimizing Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element, to support enterprise Linux workloads.
- Collaborating with infrastructure teams to provision, configure, and manage virtual machines, storage, networking, and cluster resources within Nutanix environments.
- Developing and maintaining automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Standardizing system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
- Administering and supporting Red Hat ecosystem tools, including Satellite and Capsule.
- Integrating and managing authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, SSO, identity providers).
- Supporting the development of dashboards and observability solutions using tools such as Grafana and Zabbix.
- Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure for performance, availability, and capacity.
- Troubleshooting complex system, virtualization, storage, networking, and integration issues across distributed environments.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
- Documenting system architecture, processes, automation workflows, and infrastructure standards.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation maturity, platform modernization, and operational best practices.
Required SkillsMust Have:- MUST HAVE a Current and Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph, as the customer is NOT sponsoring clearances.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
- 5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments, including experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms such as Nutanix.
- Solid understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals (networking, storage, security, and OS internals).
- Strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Ansible.
- Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling.
- Experience managing Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule, or similar tools).
- Hands-on experience administering Nutanix HCI environments, including AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element, virtual machine lifecycle management, storage, networking, and cluster operations.
- Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Linux virtual machines in Nutanix environments.
- Understanding of virtualization, hypervisor technologies, storage, and networking concepts.
- Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, virtualization, and performance issues.
- Experience implementing security best practices in Linux environments.
- Experience with monitoring and alerting systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Desired SkillsNice to Have:- Experience with Nutanix advanced capabilities such as Files, Objects, Flow, Calm, or Disaster Recovery.
- Experience with Nutanix automation using APIs, PowerShell, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
- Experience with load balancing devices such as HAProxy or F5.
- Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (e.g., OAuth, LDAP, SSO).
- Experience with observability and dashboarding tools such as Grafana and Zabbix.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation.
- Experience with VMware-to-Nutanix migration or hybrid virtualization environments.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Additional DetailsCompensation & Benefits: This position has an anticipated salary range of $107,744 - $142,600 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, education, certifications, and business needs. Crimson Phoenix offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, company-paid life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and additional wellness and work-life benefits.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance may be required for certain positions.
