NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH ... Use Puppet to maintain thousands of physical and virtual Linux CentOS systems and associated ...
NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH ... Use Puppet to maintain thousands of physical and virtual Linux CentOS systems and associated ...
NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH ... Use Puppet to maintain thousands of physical and virtual Linux CentOS systems and associated ...
NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH ... Use Puppet to maintain thousands of physical and virtual Linux CentOS systems and associated ...
Marketing and Communication Manager (Program Manager II), Grade N25
Rockville, MD · On-site
$85K - $137K/yr
Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital ...
Marketing and Communication Manager (Program Manager II), Grade N25
Rockville, MD · On-site
$85K - $137K/yr
Approximately 500 engaged and passionate staff provide services in 21 library locations and in community engagement using direct outreach and virtual assistance. MCPL is an open, inviting, and vital ...
DevOps Engineer
Hanover, MD · On-site
$52 - $71.25/hr
Support a corporate library of knowledge by maintaining and evangelizing content. • Interact with ... virtual machine, network, and other virtualized assets in VMware environments. • Ability to ...
DevOps Engineer
Hanover, MD · On-site
$52 - $71.25/hr
Support a corporate library of knowledge by maintaining and evangelizing content. • Interact with ... virtual machine, network, and other virtualized assets in VMware environments. • Ability to ...
Science Tutor - Part Time
North East, MD · On-site
$15/hr
Tutor may work virtual and/or face to face. Specific Duties: * Establish tutoring hours and post on ... and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines. This is a non-exempt (hourly ...
Science Tutor - Part Time
North East, MD · On-site
$15/hr
Tutor may work virtual and/or face to face. Specific Duties: * Establish tutoring hours and post on ... and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines. This is a non-exempt (hourly ...
NIST PREP Research Scientist in Performance Evaluation of AI Capabilities in Autonomous and Human-Ro
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$102K - $105K/yr
Developing test apparatuses, digital twins, and virtual/physical testbeds using 3D rendering, CAD, ... libraries, LaTeX, 3D CAD modeling, 3D Printing workflow management, and modern developer tooling.
NIST PREP Research Scientist in Performance Evaluation of AI Capabilities in Autonomous and Human-Ro
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$102K - $105K/yr
Developing test apparatuses, digital twins, and virtual/physical testbeds using 3D rendering, CAD, ... libraries, LaTeX, 3D CAD modeling, 3D Printing workflow management, and modern developer tooling.
Science Tutor - Part Time
North East, MD · On-site
$15/hr
Tutor may work virtual and/or face to face. Specific Duties: * Establish tutoring hours and post on ... and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines. This is a non-exempt (hourly ...
Science Tutor - Part Time
North East, MD · On-site
$15/hr
Tutor may work virtual and/or face to face. Specific Duties: * Establish tutoring hours and post on ... and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines. This is a non-exempt (hourly ...
Backup and restore of VMWare servers and virtual sessions. * Experience in the Installation ... database/library of all supporting documentation. * Responds to system alerts and engages in ...
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Backup and restore of VMWare servers and virtual sessions. * Experience in the Installation ... database/library of all supporting documentation. * Responds to system alerts and engages in ...
Vulnerability Researcher 2 - [$284k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$284K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Vulnerability Researcher 2 - [$284k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$284K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Vulnerability Researcher 2 - [$284k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$284K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Vulnerability Researcher 2 - [$284k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$284K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Vulnerability Researcher 1 - [$236k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$236K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Vulnerability Researcher 1 - [$236k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$236K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Vulnerability Researcher 1 - [$236k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$236K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Vulnerability Researcher 1 - [$236k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$236K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Senior Principal Consultant
Odenton, MD · On-site
$170 - $190/hr
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
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Senior Principal Consultant
Odenton, MD · On-site
$170 - $190/hr
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
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Senior Principal Consultant
Odenton, MD · On-site
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
Senior Principal Consultant
Odenton, MD · On-site
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
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Senior Principal Consultant (Odenton)
Odenton, MD · On-site
$141K - $194K/yr
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
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Senior Principal Consultant (Odenton)
Odenton, MD · On-site
$141K - $194K/yr
... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
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... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
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... Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Entra ID (Azure). * JSON or XML data modeling. * Experience across multiple programming tools, package managers, and common packages or libraries ...
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Vulnerability Researcher 3 - [$326k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$326K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Vulnerability Researcher 3 - [$326k/yr] TS/SCI FS-Poly with Security Clearance
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$326K/yr
... these libraries vs. production-style environments. ● Use of Unix/Windows system APIs. ● Understanding of virtual function tables in C++. ● Heap allocation strategies and protections. ● ...
Virtual Library information
What is a virtual library?
What is the difference between Virtual Library vs Virtual Librarian?
| Aspect | Virtual Library | Virtual Librarian |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a master's degree in library science or information studies | Requires similar credentials, often with additional experience in library management |
| Work Environment | Online platforms, digital repositories, and remote access systems | Providing virtual reference services, cataloging, and user assistance remotely |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Libraries, educational institutions, and digital information providers | Libraries, educational institutions, and information services |
| Common Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding digital library systems and online resource management | Providing virtual reference and user support services |
The main difference is that a Virtual Library refers to the digital platform or collection of online resources, while a Virtual Librarian is a professional who manages, curates, and assists users with these digital resources remotely. Both roles require similar credentials, but their focus differs: one on the digital infrastructure, the other on user support and information management.
How does a virtual library specialist typically collaborate with educators and students in a remote setting?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a virtual librarian, and why are they important?

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 12 days ago
Job description
Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is actively looking for Senior Linux System Administrator to support our work for the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the National Institutes of Health. This opportunity is full time and onsite at the NIH-NCBI in Bethesda, MD and/or remote work.
NCBI is part of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NCBI is the world's premier biomedical center hosting over six million daily users that seek research, clinical, genetic, and other information that directly impacts biomedical research and public health - at NCBI you can literally help to accelerate cures for diseases! NCBI's wide range of applications, platforms (node, python, Django, C++, you name it) and environments (big data [petabytes], machine learning, multiple clouds) serve more users than almost any other US Government Agency according to https://analytics.usa.gov/.
We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and document standard operating procedures for a wide range of tasks, such as systems provisioning, installation, upgrading, and migration; host and service monitoring; configuration management; problem troubleshooting; and other aspect of systems administration.
- Manage and configure services, software, and hardware configurations.
- Take direction from the team lead and work independently within a team-environment.
- Mentor junior team members.
- Learn new technologies and skills.
- Develop and maintain custom tools in Python, Perl, Ruby, and Bash to automate managing the UNIX infrastructure.
- Use Puppet to maintain thousands of physical and virtual Linux CentOS systems and associated applications.
- Develop policies and procedures for standard systems administration tasks (packaging, OS installs, patch management).
- Build open-source software from source code.
- Document procedures, systems, services, and software. Provide ad-hoc training where appropriate.
- Provide UNIX support to NCBI's internal developers and researchers.
- Provide technical solutions to a wide range of problems and user requests through an established trouble ticketing system.
- Troubleshoot, research, design, and implement solutions to complex systems problems while accounting for technical limits, overall cost, and security policies.
- Assist with planning and implementation of major OS upgrade, deployments, and architectural changes.
Requirements:
- Willingness to learn new technologies and skills.
- Demonstrate significant experience in Linux Systems Administration (7+ years).
- Comfortable with Unix command line tools.
- Highly versed in Linux administration and best practices.
- Fluent in programming/scripting skills for automation in at least two of Bash, Ruby, Python, and Perl. (Other languages also helpful, but not required.)
- General understanding of Linux internals (system calls, file systems, processes, etc).
- General understanding of TCP/IP and related protocols (HTTP, FTP, NFS, etc...)
- Comfortable working with users of varying levels of IT knowledge.
- Experience with building open-source software from source code.
- Able to work with minimum supervision on assigned tasks, and work with others both within and outside of the team.
- Strong communication skills, especially with regards to documentation.
Bonus Points (not required!):
- Experience in a complex, dynamic, production, public-facing Linux environment.
- Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, GKE, or similar technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud technology such as AWS and GCP.
- Experience with automated configuration management, such as Puppet (preferred), Ansible, Chef, bcfg2, CFEngine, etc.
- Experience with version control. (Git is preferred, but not required.)
- Experience supporting large web application environments and development.
- Experience with enterprise network architectures.
- Experience with monitoring, alerting, and observability tools.