Linux System Administrator

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Company: Takt Global Solutions LLC

Location: College Park, MD 20740

Description:

Job Description

Expert knowledge of a variety of Linux/Unix operating systems and specific experience with RHEL7
Excellent troubleshooting skills, especially in an operational environment
Knowledge of scripting languages including Perl, Python, shell scripting, and related tools

Willing to perform rotational on-call support and/or non-standard working hours in a 24x7/365 operational environment
Experience with scripting tools (e.g., Perl, Python, etc.) and automation tools (e.g. Ansible, Puppet)
Experience with monitoring tools such as Big Brother, Check_MK Nagios and others
Experience with configuration management and automation tools in a data center environment
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities effectively

Requirements

A BS degree in engineering, computer science, related field or equivalent demonstrated experience

General Red Hat Linux system administration, security patching, OS upgrades, troubleshooting problems, and ensuring maximum availability.
Write system scripts for daily administration and can document system infrastructure.
Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches and resolve software and hardware related problems.
Perform system backups and recovery.
Maintains system and application data files and monitors system configuration to ensure data integrity.

Monitors system health and configurations in order to ensure system health and functionality as well as remediate problems/issues in a timely manner.
Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience
U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is required for the position.
Candidates must successfully pass a Federal Background Investigation.

Preferred qualifications: