Linux System Administrator

Set of X
Annapolis, MD, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
9 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Active Directory Amazon Web Services Unix CentOS Linux VMware ESX Servers HAProxy Monitoring of Systems Python (Programming Language) Kernel-Based Virtual Machine Nginx Red Hat Enterprise Linux
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Ansible Storage Virtualization Data Streaming Load Balancing Hyperconverged Infrastructure Gitlab Git Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Storage Technologies Apache Nifi Nutanix Docker Server Operating Systems & Platforms Vmware

Job description

  • Work with current owners and administrators to understand existing systems, requirements, and problem areas.
  • Provide direct input for organization long-term efforts and visions for future architecture and design.
  • Provide system administration functions to fix critical problems or implement stop-gap solutions as part of the transition to the new consolidated architecture.
  • Translate existing requirements and use-cases of current systems into scalable and supportable long-term solutions.
  • Implement and support final solution(s).
  • Participate in frequent internal engineering and strategy team meetings.
  • Build direct customer relationships to improve organizational feedback loop.

Requirements

  • Extensive RedHat (RHEL), CentOs Linux, and/or UNIX experience.
  • Experience managing NiFi data flows.
  • Experience with VMWare or associate technologies (ESX, NSX, VSAN, KVM, Nutanix or other).
  • Ansible or other automation platform/methodology experience.
  • System scanning/hardening - STIGS/CIS Compliance.
  • Proficiency installing, hardening, patching, and backup/restoration of Linux systems.
  • Understanding of system monitoring, health/status, and best practice security methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server environments

Desired Skills:

  • Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS familiarity.
  • Understanding of Active Directory or FreeIPA.
  • Familiarity with nginx, HAProxy, or other load balancer technologies.
  • Python experience.
  • Familiarity with Git/GitLab.
  • Storage Technology experience including hyper converged, SAN, or IP based storage.
  • Past experience supporting managed attribution programs.
  • RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) and/or RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification., 9 yrs. experience in System Administration

Benefits & conditions

Total Compensation Package

We offer a comprehensive compensation package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Our competitive base salary is complemented by an extensive benefits program, including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Peace of mind with financial protection for you and your loved ones.
  • 401(k) Plan: No personal investment required to benefit from a generous employer contribution, allowing you to maximize your take-home pay.
  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy time away from work to recharge.
  • Technology Refresh: Upgrade your devices regularly, or opt for a year-end bonus if you don’t need new tech.
  • Training and Professional Development: A $5,250 annual budget for ongoing education, certifications, and professional memberships. Or use this annual benefit to repay a student loan tax-free.

For a full overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab.

Additional Perks and Benefits

  • Stock Plan: Become an equity owner with a yearly stock grant-let’s build the future together.
  • Flex Leave and Exchange Plan: Take up to 8 weeks off for a strong work-life balance or sell back unused time for double the value!
  • Virtual Office Compensation: Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services.
  • Fringe Benefit Mall: Choose from perks like Uber rides, a beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, and Hello Fresh-whatever suits you best!
  • Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus: Share in the company’s success with an end-of-year cash bonus.
  • Referral Bonus: Help us grow by bringing in top talent and earn a bonus for each successful referral.

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