Linux System Administrator

WE ARE HIRING OWNERS

Set of X is led by industry veterans who see government contracting as a good community with plenty of opportunity to go around. With a shared desire to give back, grow the community, and do great work, the Set of X team is building an elite group of engineers with a strong sense of shared responsibility and ownership.

The candidate will participate in a new long‑term effort to consolidate a diverse set of systems into a new cohesive solution that improves system manageability and security, while providing enhanced capability with a strong focus on improved user experience. The candidate will be a part of the early stages of this high‑visibility effort and help build a sound foundation to ensure the project’s continued success.

• Work with current owners and administrators to understand existing systems, requirements, and problem areas.
• Provide direct input for organization long‑term efforts and visions for future architecture and design.
• Provide system administration functions to fix critical problems or implement stop‑gap solutions as part of the transition to the new consolidated architecture.
• Translate existing requirements and use‑cases of current systems into scalable and supportable long‑term solutions.
• Implement and support final solution(s).
• Participate in frequent internal engineering and strategy team meetings.
• Build direct customer relationships to improve organizational feedback loop.

• Extensive Red Hat (RHEL), CentOS Linux, and/or UNIX experience.
• Experience managing NiFi data flows.
• Experience with VMWare or associate technologies (ESX, NSX, VSAN, KVM, Nutanix or other).
• Ansible or other automation platform/methodology experience.
• System scanning/hardening – STIGS/CIS Compliance.
• Proficiency installing, hardening, patching, and backup/restoration of Linux systems.
• Understanding of system monitoring, health/status, and best practice security methodologies.
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments.

• Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS familiarity.
• Understanding of Active Directory or FreeIPA.
• Familiarity with nginx, HAProxy, or other load balancer technologies.
• Python experience.
• Familiarity with Git/Git Lab.
• Storage Technology experience including hyper‑converged, SAN, or IP based storage.
• Past experience supporting managed attribution programs.
• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) and/or RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification.

9 yrs. experience in System Administration

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
  Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life and Disability Insurance:
  Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• 401(k) Plan:
  No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take‑home pay.
• Paid Time Off:
  Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
• Technology Refresh:
  Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year‑end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
• Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax‑free.

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

• Stock Plan:
  Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant—let’s build the future together.
• Flex Leave and Exchange Plan:
  Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work‑life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
• Virtual Office Compensation:
  Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
• Fringe Benefit Mall:
  Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh—whatever suits you best!
• Profit‑Sharing Cash Bonus:
  Share in the company’s success with an end‑of‑year cash bonus.
• Referral Bonus:
  Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.