Software Systems Engineer

Position: Linux Admin (RHEL)

Location: Richmond, VA 23219 (Hybrid In office every other week)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Job Description:

Job Requirements:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS.

• Perform system administration duties including OS patching, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of OS-related issues.

• Strong experience building Ansible playbooks and automating system administration tasks.

Top Skills:

• Experience with all facets of RedHat Linux RHEL7-RHEL9 OS administration.

• Proven experience in automating system administration tasks using Ansible playbooks using best practices.

Additional Skills (helpful but not required):

• SAN attached storage and VMware

• Red Hat Satellite

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems helpful but not required.

• Working knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as 2 years' experience in server/storage technology

• RHEL Operating System administration

• Ansible Automation Platform or Ansible Tower

General knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• General knowledge of VMware.

• General knowledge of NAS/SAN storage concepts.

• General knowledge of NetApp Ontap.

• General TCP/IP network knowledge.

• General IT Linux security knowledge.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Installation of server OS, apply OS patches, server applications

• Script development - languages such as Ansible (yuml), Bash, Python, and PowerShell

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics

• Work with peer IT support and application teams to identify and resolve issues.

• Maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Operating Systems software and Applications:

• RHEL storage configuration, including SAN and NAS technology

• VMWare (bonus)

Additional Responsibilities:

• 24x7 on-call support on a rotational basis

• Trouble ticket resolution - work with clients to diagnose and fix issues.

• Adhere to Risk Management, NERC, and Sarbanes Oxley regulations

• Adhere to department standards, policies, and procedures

• Work environment office and datacenter computer rooms

• The ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work from a step ladder at heights up to 96".

Pay Range: $50/hr - $54/hr

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.