Linux Administrator - Fort Worth, United States - Wheeler Staffing Partners

Description

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Linux Administrator to join our team in Fort Worth. This role is essential for the technical design, planning, and implementation of mission-critical enterprise systems. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert in the administration of complex operating systems, ensuring optimal performance tuning, system recovery, and security. Responsibilities include managing Linux systems (specifically RHEL, Ubuntu, and RHEL clones), partnering with development and Windows teams, and supporting a variety of hardware and software environments. This position demands a high level of expertise in system configurations, feasibility analyses, specifications development, and project leadership to deliver robust solutions that enhance service delivery to our customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform regular maintenance of Linux systems, specifically RHEL, Ubuntu and RHEL clones.
• This position will partner with the developers of our point of sale system.
• This position will partner with the Windows Team and cross train duties.
• Basic understanding of NIM
• Basic understanding of AIX
• Knowledgeable on IBM Hardware knowledge of Power 8's Power 9's Power 10's
• Able to work on Hypervisors (Hyper-V and VMware) some build out may be necessary
• Manage and maintain Red Hat Satellite Server 6 or any other centralized management tool
• Manage and maintain Ansible
• Support Docker and Podman
• Support Nginx and Apache servers
• Support the development and deployment of new applications as needed in designated Enterprise Linux.
• Install new / upgrade existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
• Perform Senior systems security administration functions, including creating customer profiles and accounts.
• Manage and maintain Red Hat Identity Management
• Monitor and manage system resources, including CPU usage, disk usage, and response times to maintain operating efficiency.
• Write or modify basic scripts to resolve performance problems and automate systems administration tasks.
• Maintain system documentation and logs.
• Perform or assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing production problems; corrects identified problems
• Maintain Linux & application security, event investigations and compliance enforcement.
• Review personnel conduct in relation to data protection
• Provide monitoring and primary response and intervention for information technology related security incidents and violations
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 2 years of related professional experience
• Experience in developing and implementing large scale, complex, highly available Infrastructure architecture that supports critical business applications.
• 4+ years' experience with administration of Unix/Linux Environments
• 4 years' experience with monitoring tools, SolarWinds a plus
• 4 years' experience working with SAN storage.
• A thorough understanding of and experience with computer-based systems and associated networking architectures.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and have the ability to think and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be willing to workonsite
• Must be willing to work irregular shifts when need arises and provide on call coverage in a 24/7 environment.