Linux Systems Administrator - Senior

ASM
Providence, RI, United States
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$110,000.0 - $130,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Apache HTTP Server User Authentication Bash Shell Ubuntu (Operating System) CentOS Linux Monitoring of Systems Python (Programming Language) Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP) Linux System Administration Linux Security Modules Linux Servers
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Nginx Package Management Systems Performance Tuning Red Hat Enterprise Linux Ansible Runbook Shell Script Software Engineering Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Information Technology

Job description

Responsible for unique or complex information systems and/or information technology tasks within more than one discipline, such as application support, database administration, software quality assurance/quality control, software engineering, network telecommunications, and infrastructure operations of administration, analysis, engineering and design.

  • Manage Linux server infrastructure (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) across all environments.
  • Perform system provisioning, configuration, patching, and hardening.
  • Monitor system health, performance, and capacity.
  • Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation for Linux environment.
  • Implement Linux automation using Ansible, Shell scripting, and Python.
  • Manage Linux security compliance and STIG implementation.
  • Support application teams with Linux infrastructure and troubleshooting.
  • Maintain Linux documentation, runbooks, and configuration baselines.
  • Perform log management and system performance tuning.
  • Manage user access controls and authentication (LDAP/AD integration)., Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM’s overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHSCA) or equivalent
  • 4+ years Linux systems administration experience.
  • Public Trust clearance (or ability to obtain).

Other Job Specific Skills

  • Strong in: RHEL 7/8/9, shell scripting (Bash), package management (yum/dnf/apt).
  • Knowledge: Ansible automation, security hardening (STIGs), monitoring tools, Apache/Nginx., The physical requirements described in “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, “light office duties’ or “lifting up to 50 pounds” or “some travel” required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

About the company

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

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