Linux Systems Administrator

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Clearwaters.IT has an opening for a Linux Systems Administrator with strong knowledge of creating plans to assure effective management, operations and maintenance of systems and applications. We are looking for someone who has extensive knowledge of a wide variety of Linux systems and applications to include high volume/high availability systems. We are considering highly technical individuals who possess leadership skills and a positive attitude. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation and configuration of IBM Sterling
• Evaluate systems and upgrades for appropriateness.
• Supporting informatica, assisting with OpenShift, and helping advance automation through Ansible.
• Oversee implement system upgrade strategies.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex solutions.
• Coordinate activities with other technical personnel as appropriate.
• Develop and analyze highly complex system standards, thresholds, and recommendations to maximize system performance.
• Responsible for maintaining all server-side Security Certificates to ensure compliance with the FSC's cyber security policy.
• Develop\Document strategies to manage the frequency of installations of the support package releases and patch.
• Research\Document current systems technologies and serve as subject matter expert on complex systems processes and procedures.
• Responsible for installing and maintaining the Red Hat Linux 7 and 8 server operating systems and various Linux applications and services such as Apache, TomCat, Kerberos, LDAP, MySQL, Satellite Server, Centrify, Java, Pacemaker, Bash, Python, and Ansible scripting.
• Responsible for supporting Oracle database installations/environment and setting up shared storage.
• Responsible for the security posture and implementing patches of Linux assets during weekly maintenance windows (off-hours).

Required Skills

• Monitor system maintenance and provide technical recommendations for enhancement.
• Thorough understanding and workings of Server protocols including, NTP, SMTP, SFTP, and email routing.
• Provide technical know-how to internal and external personnel on highly complex system administration and installation processes.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to less experienced personnel.
• Thorough understanding and workings of incident handling protocols, personally identifiable information, Server network procedures, and information handling.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to formulate complex technical solutions. Inform stakeholders of appropriate developments in technical support products.
• Provide immediate response to break-fix of Linux assets base on the FSC's Core Business Systems (to include off-hours).

Preferred Skills

• Redhat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) or Redhat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC-3) level 3 certified.
• Installation and configuration of IBM Sterling
• Capable of working under pressure, while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience providing services to the federal government is preferred
• Puppet experience
• Git/Git Hub experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related technical discipline is preferred
• 5 years of experience as a Linux System Administrator or similar role
• 4 years of additional relevant experience may substitute for education.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)