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Dragonfli Group · 2 hours ago

Linux Administrator

Dragonfli Group is a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm providing services to federal agencies and Fortune 100 enterprises. They are seeking a detail-oriented Patch Management Administrator to own the Linux-focused patch coordination for real-time devices across development, test, and production environments.

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Responsibilities

Patch Coordination: Own the full lifecycle of Linux-focused patch coordination for real-time devices across development, test, and production environments
Cycle Planning: Plan and execute monthly Linux patch discovery and evaluation cycles, covering kernels, packages, agents, and repository hygiene
Deployment Management: Coordinate quarterly Linux patch deployments, including scheduling maintenance windows, planning rollbacks, and executing validation steps
Documentation & Compliance: Drive artifact creation for compliance audits, including patch evidence, change records, test results, deployment logs, and exception documentation
Strategic Planning: Build comprehensive Linux patch test plans and production deployment plans that align with strict client change discipline
Troubleshooting: Partner with platform owners to troubleshoot patch failures, investigate root causes, and reduce recurring deployment defects
Process Execution: Create and execute patch runbooks, test plans, and verification checklists to ensure system integrity

Qualification

Linux AdministrationPatch ManagementAnsibleRedHat SatelliteProject CoordinationCrisis ManagementOperational DisciplineSecurity & AccessPatching StrategyTechnical DocumentationCommunication

Required

Linux Administration: 2+ years of hands-on Linux systems administration experience in enterprise environments; RHEL/CentOS is strongly preferred, though Ubuntu is acceptable
Patch Management: 1 to 2 years of specific experience managing patching for Linux endpoints or servers
Project Coordination: 1 to 2 years of experience in project coordination or project management
Technical Documentation: 1 to 2 years of experience creating technical documentation in operational environments
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required

Preferred

Experience with Ansible (Preferred), RedHat Satellite, Spacewalk, or Ivanti
Familiarity with Tripwire, Jira, HPE OneView, or VMware
Working familiarity with Windows patching (though the role is Linux-first)

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision.
401(k) employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Federal Holidays.

Company

Dragonfli Group

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The Dragonfli Group is a Washington, DC based LLC specializing in management and technology consulting.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Glenn Ballard
Founder, President, and CEO
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Ernest Cordova (He/Him/His)
Chief Operating Officer
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