What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Linux Systems Administrator (Ansible & VMware) position at JMD Technologies Inc.?
Title: Principal Linux Systems Administrator (Ansible & VMware)
Location: Fort Worth, TX (Onsite During Contract Period)
Employment Type: Contract
Status: Accepting Candidates
About the role
Seeking a Principal Linux Systems Administrator to support enterprise infrastructure operations across Linux and Windows environments. This role will be responsible for system administration, automation, security patching, virtualization, and maintaining reliable production systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support Linux systems across physical and virtual environments.
- Implement and manage Linux patching strategies using Ansible.
- Support Windows Server, VMware, and Active Directory environments.
- Perform system maintenance, security scanning, patching, and performance monitoring.
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide Tier 2/3 support.
Qualifications
- Strong experience administering Linux systems in enterprise environments.
- Hands-on experience with Ansible automation and patch management.
- Experience supporting Windows Server environments.
- Strong knowledge of VMware virtualization platforms.
- Experience administering Active Directory.
- Background in system maintenance, security remediation, and infrastructure support.