Level 3 Linux System Administrator

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Our client has a brand new opportunity for a qualified Level 3 Linux System Administrator to join their team onsite in Louisville, KY. This role's main focus is Linux based operating systems.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages Security and Compliance activities for Server Equipment, thus ensuring the data and computing resources are secured and in stable condition

• Owns and implements Knowledge Management Practices by creating, updating, and deprecating work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures

• Owns escalations by clients, junior, and mid-level administrators and provides technical guidance as needed

• Interface with Technology Vendors to solve complex issues

• Participate in major incident calls and client meetings as a subject matter expert

• Extensive knowledge in server security baseline, advanced server troubleshooting and maintenance skills

• Advanced knowledge in Bash shell, MySQL, Postfix, IP tables, performs imaging of servers utilizing common imaging tools

• Performs patching, hardening, and automated deployments

• Prepare / maintain documentation and operations guides

• Perform in-depth root cause analysis and develop a detailed action plan to implement related solutions

• Perform as a Subject Matter Expert between organization and their clients by answering any technical questions on conference calls or email communications

• Possess advanced and proven troubleshooting skills in Linux based Operating Systems in large enterprise environments

• Must be familiar with Advanced Linux based service functionality and troubleshooting, and possess extensive familiarity and comfort with Linux Shell(bash) scripting, Python scripting, Satellite / Spacewalk management and deployment, and XML-RPC

• Be available for after-hours support and on-call rotations as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise environment

• Minimum 3+ years of experience fulfilling Server Administration and performing break / fix duties

• RHCE certification or equivalent

• Hands on experience with:

  • Linux LVM, OVM, KVM, RHEV, docker container / OpenShift

  • Redhat licensing / subscription awareness

  • Network based OS installation (kickstart) and management of Redhat Linux, cluster and satellite

  • OS upgrades and applying security updates (patching), Schedulers, Cron Jobs, Transaction logging

  • Security Hardening of the Operating Systems

  • Network Based File Sharing protocols (FTP / NFS / CIFS / SAMBA)

  • File System management and User management

• Experience in deploying, maintaining, and supporting Linux Server infrastructures and storage systems in an enterprise environment

• Responsible for resolving all technical incidents escalated by the L2 team

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate and explain technical subjects

• Ability to conduct research into server issues and related components and locate information quickly and accurately

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work efficiently, while assessing risk and consequence of performed duties

• Experience engaging hardware vendors as needed to address software and hardware issues

• Ability to work without direct supervision and complete tasks on time

• Understanding of Virtual platform technologies such as VMWare

• Familiarity with VMWare architecture and functionality is a plus

• Familiarity with remote management console technologies and functionality

• Knowledge of SAN / NAS, Clustering services and technologies are a plus

 
 
 
Full COVID-19 vaccination may be required.
 
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that you can elect into including but not limited to: Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental), 401k, Basic Life/AD&D, Supplemental Insurances Plans, Paid Time Off Plan, Paid Holiday, Paid Sick Leave plan, FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits, Employee Discounts.
 
W2 only, no Corp to Corp. We are unable to sponsor H1B visas at this time. **

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