Ardent Technologies, Inc. is an accredited small business providing a full range of IT support services, cybersecurity services, staff augmentation, fiscal management, and administrative support. Headquarters in Dayton, OH, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ardent has served federal, state/local government, commercial, and higher education markets across the US since 2000. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction drives our growth—and yours.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a highly motivated “Linux Server Administrator” to join our team for a project with our esteemed client. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in “Docker, iSCSI, LVM, multipathing, system services management, SSH, Bash/Python scripting, configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)” with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.
Job Description:
Server Administrator. The Linux Server Administrator role is responsible for the design, maintenance, and optimisation of enterprise Linux infrastructure within a secure, hybrid on-premises and cloud-integrated environment. This position supports operational reliability, automation, storage integration, and containerised workloads. The ideal candidate has strong experience in patch management, repository administration, container platforms, storage protocols, and proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives that advance infrastructure modernization and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities: Linux Infrastructure Operations: Deploy, configure, harden, and maintain enterprise Linux systems across development, test, and production environments. Patching & Lifecycle Management: Manage operating system updates and patching processes to ensure compliance, security, and minimal operational disruption.
Repository Management: Administer and maintain enterprise software repositories, ensuring proper synchronisation, version control, and content governance.
Containerization: Deploy and support Docker-based environments, including image management, security considerations, and performance optimization.
Storage Integration: Configure and maintain iSCSI storage connections, multipathing, and performance tuning in coordination with storage teams.
Proof of Concepts: Lead and document infrastructure-related POCs, providing recommendations and transition plans for production implementation. Manage and update incidents within the IT service management system to ensure timely resolution.
Environment: Operates within a mature hybrid infrastructure environment consisting of on-premises virtualisation platforms and cloud-integrated systems. Candidates should have hands-on experience with: Many enterprise Linux distributions, Pulp (or similar repository management tools), Docker, iSCSI, LVM, multipathing, system services management, SSH, Bash/Python scripting, configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
Submit your resume to or apply directly through Dice. For immediate consideration, please include the “Linux Server Administrator ” in the subject line.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ardent Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that relies on the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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