Job description

Linux Systems Administrator

Carrollton, TX

Onsite

Job Summary:

Description

Minimum of 3-5 years supporting Linux in an environment with over 2000+ Linux servers
Advanced Understanding of the RedHat and SUSE Enterprise Linux operating systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensures completeness of technical requirements and analysis for the support of system business solutions.
· Identifies requirements gaps or issues.
· Works with business areas to ensure proper communication/review of requirements and support.

· Evaluates technical requirements for incidents and requests to determine the impact to the infrastructure including equipment redundancy and capacity requirements.
· Installs, configures, and tests infrastructure modifications.
· Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for current and new technology.
· Makes recommendations to improve security and participates in investigations as needed.
· Adheres to security requirements.
· Designs, plans and leads testing efforts and coordinates feedback of test results.
· Escalates problems as needed.
· Assists in establishing requirements, methods and procedures for routine maintenance and performs them.
· Ensures performance meets the present and future needs of the business.
· Forecasts utilization patterns and identifies modifications or upgrades.
· Designs reports to identify patterns and trends.
· Ensures continuous monitoring procedures are set per the company standard and requirements.
· Recommends changes/enhancements for improved systems availability, reliability and performance.
· Recommends operational metrics.
· Analyzes metrics to understand performance and identifies opportunities for continuous improvements.
· Performs Level 2 incident assessment and resolution on infrastructure solutions.
· Investigates alternative methods to expedite problem resolution.
· Recommends procedures and controls for problem resolution, creates temporary solutions until permanent ones can be implemented.
· Researches, analyzes and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify current problems or similar future problems.
· Reviews checklists and scripts and updates as needed.
· Works with auditors and security groups to ensure adherence to governance, regulations, and compliance with policies and procedures.
· Assists in developing SLAs or OLAs.
· Works with vendors to resolve problems and develop infrastructure solutions.
· Evaluates vendor solutions to ensure compliance with requirements.
· Documents new or modified infrastructure solutions, modules, test activities/results and other areas such as error handling.
· Ensures all documentation is delivered according to specified guidelines.
· Proofreads documents for accuracy.
· Provides coaching to team members.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree or technical institute degree/certificate in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
· Requires 3-5 years of RedHat, SUSE, systems experience.
· Relevant certification is an advantage.
· Experience working within an enterprise ticketing system – incidents, requests, change control, preferably Service-Now
· Good understanding of Networking concepts.
· Understanding of DNS concepts and InfoBlox
· Understanding of Active Directory concepts
· They must be able to add and remove resources in VMware
· VMware console access experience
· Patch management experience
· Virtual server build experience using templates
· Understand the concepts of Puppet
· Strong BASH scripting skills
· Understanding of SAN concepts
· Understanding of ITIL concepts
· Understanding of Linux Security concepts
· Understanding of Linux Performance tuning concepts
· Excellent communication Skills

RedHat (RHCSA) or SuSE (SCA) Certified Engineer preferred

· Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to determine not only what the issue is but the source of the issue and the solution.
· Able to resolve complex issues related to the OS
· Expert understanding of Logical Volume management
· Advanced understanding of the Linux boot process
· Advanced understanding of the Linux Kernel

Must have advanced knowledge of 2 or more of the following technologies:

· Enterprise Puppet
· VCS
· SUSE Manager
· RedHat Satellite server

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

· Experience with general IT concepts beyond their primary discipline
· Good analytical and problem solving skills
· Good interpersonal skills; effective team player
· Good analytical skills with attention to detail
· Good presentation skills
· Ability to prioritize work load
· Understanding of ITSM

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 5 years
• 6 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carrollton, TX 75006: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• VMWare: 6 years (Required)
• Linux: 6 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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