The Role
Designs, develops, maintains, and supports software applications and Linux-based virtual machine environments. Manages production RHEL VMs across OpenStack, VMware, and AWS, including patching, hardening, certificates, monitoring, troubleshooting, and compliance documentation. Maintains Ansible automation and supports Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, and Apache NiFi deployments. Analyzes logs, resolves infrastructure and application issues, supports development teams and end users, and provides quality assurance and technical direction.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.
Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Estimates software development costs and schedule. Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques. Formulates and defines specifications for software applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products.
Work across multiple hosting platforms supporting Linux VMs. This position allows you to learn about the product as well as dive deep into area of VM Management/DevOps.
Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).
Capabilities
- Server Certificate life cycle, monitoring VM health status, update software on VMs (manually and through YUM repos), making sure VMs satisfy latest security requirements
- Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs - stand-alone VMs and those integrated in a Kubernetes cluster – across multiple hosting platforms
- Maintain Ansible playbooks to push out changes to VMs and monitor the Kubernetes clusters through Rancher or Kubernetes commands to ensure the clusters nodes and pods are healthy and running smooth. Administer, secure, and maintain Linux virtual machines (RHEL 8/9) across multiple cloud platforms (OpenStack, VMware, AWS)
- Troubleshoot production Linux VMs and Kubernetes clusters, ensuring node and pod health through Rancher or Kubernetes
- Support Apache NiFi deployments—performing configuration updates, monitoring dataflows, and resolving connectivity or resource-related issues
- Manage the full certificate lifecycle (server and PKI), ensuring systems meet current security and compliance standards (STIG/SSP)
- Perform software updates, patching, and system hardening through YUM and enterprise repositories
- Work directly with development teams and end users to deliver operational support ranging from basic configuration changes to complex cluster builds
- Analyze logs, troubleshoot performance issues, and identify root causes of VM, container, or application-level problems
Required Qualifications
- TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph
- All experience and education will be in a technical field directly related to the labor category being
proposed and all diplomas, GED certificates, and degrees will be from accredited institutions. - Twelve (12) years minimum experience and a High School Diploma/GED. Ten (10) years minimum experience
and an Associate's Degree. - Eight (8) years minimum experience and a Bachelor's Degree.
- Six (6) years minimum experience and a Master's Degree.
- Four (4) years minimum experience and a Doctorate's Degree.
Required Technical Skills
- Troubleshooting experience (VM & application logs & tracking down sources/causes of VM or application issues)
- Strong Linux skills (RHEL 8/9)
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher for containerized workloads
- Familiarity with Apache NiFi or similar data integration tools
- Working knowledge of Ansible for automation and configuration management
- Hands-on experience managing VMs in OpenStack, VMware, or AWS
- Ability to troubleshoot SSH, performance, and network-related issues in Linux environments
- Experience applying security hardening (STIG, STE/STN) and maintaining compliance documentation (SSP)
- Experience with network flow monitoring tools
- Active Security + Certification
- Monitoring and managing production Linux VMs
Desired Technical Skills
- RedHat certification
- Knowledge of Python
- MongoDB, Kubernetes (Docker)
The Benefits Package
- Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
- Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.
- A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Vision and Dental
- Life and AD&D Benefits
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
- Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services
Additional benefits include:
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
Company Environment & Perks
- Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
- Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
- Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
- Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
- Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.
Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Accommodations:
Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [email protected]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.
Skills Required
- United States citizenship
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency-appropriate polygraph
- Technical education and experience from an accredited institution, directly related to the labor category
- 12 years of directly related experience with a high school diploma or GED
- 10 years of directly related experience with an associate degree
- 8 years of directly related experience with a bachelor's degree
- 6 years of directly related experience with a master's degree
- 4 years of directly related experience with a doctorate degree
- Troubleshooting VM and application logs and identifying root causes
- Strong Linux and RHEL 8/9 skills
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher
- Familiarity with Apache NiFi or similar data integration tools
- Working knowledge of Ansible for automation and configuration management
- Hands-on VM management experience with OpenStack, VMware, or AWS
- Ability to troubleshoot SSH, performance, and network issues in Linux environments
- Experience applying STIG or STE/STN security hardening and maintaining SSP compliance documentation
- Experience with network flow monitoring tools
- Active Security+ certification
- Experience monitoring and managing production Linux VMs
- Red Hat certification
- Knowledge of Python
- Knowledge of MongoDB
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The Company
What We Do
Wyetech offers quality engineering services in the fields of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Data Analysis, and Cyber Security to federal and commercial customers. Wyetech has qualified employees in a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines; however, it is our quality that sets us apart from the rest. Candidates are internal referrals and are thoroughly scrutinized. The result of this has been tremendous, our customers recognize the level of quality and professionalism that Wyetech staff offer. Wyetech is always seeking new quality engineering talent. Please refer to our website for inquries and applications.
