Senior Linux System Administrator

Responsibilities

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Linux System Administrator to support our Huntsville, Alabama location.

As a System Administrator, you will provide expertise in Computer System Administration. You will maintain, configure, and manage operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization. You will install and upgrade computer components and software, as well as troubleshoot hardware and software issues. You will perform regular backup operations and documents processes for data protection and failover.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• Advanced or expert level Linux system administrator (7-10 years) with expertise using the command line.

• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) version 8.

• Experience with Bash shell scripting.

• 2-3 years of experience using Ansible with the ability to develop and maintain playbooks to automate tasks and create consistent configurations across machines.

• Knowledge of Linux logical volume management (LVM).

• Excellent knowledge of ZFS filesystem, snapshots, data replication (we use this extensively for data storage, backups, recovery and Continuity of Operations (COOP)).

• Knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) for RHEL.

• Red Hat Kickstart for automated operating system installations.

• Network File System (NFS).

• Basic knowledge of SElinux.

• Security+ Certification.

• CompTIA Linux+ Certification.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Some travel may be required.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, System Administration, or adjacent field or equivalent experience.

Desired Skills:

• Experience deploying and maintaining web applications in a containerized environment.

• Knowledge of Zabbix for real-time asset monitoring.

• Experience installing and maintaining GitLab instances.

• Integration with Active Directory using Centrify.

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.