Network Systems Administrator - Englewood, United States - PeerSource

Description

PeerSource is currently recruiting for a Network Systems Administrator on a Direct Hire basis for our client in Englewood, CO.

Summary

Our Oracle Partner client is seeking a Network Systems Administrator with strong expertise in Linux administration and network engineering. This role is crucial as it supports the backbone of Oracle-related services, ensuring secure and efficient system and network operations during critical client data migrations and day-to-day management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux systems (Oracle Enterprise Linux, RedHat, etc.), including tasks such as filesystem maintenance, user and group maintenance, configure disk partitions, LUNs, RAID, multipathing, backups, patching, and upgrading.
• Develop and implement network security measures, including the configuration of firewalls and the restriction of subnets to specific locations.
• Provisioning new networks, configuring subnets, implementing security, and setting up VPN connections.
• Play a pivotal role in building and securing networks prior to and during migrations of client data to Oracle systems.
• Create and maintain virtualized environments in Oracle Cloud.
• Balance between Linux system administration (70%) and network tasks (30%), with flexibility to focus fully on networking during critical periods.
• Collaborate with other administrators and technical teams to enhance system and network security and efficiency.

Required Skills

• 3-5+ years of practical knowledge in Linux system administration using various flavors of Linux.
• Ability to work with various authentication models (LDAP, Kerberos, NIS) and Linux security configuration options (SE Linux and audits).
• Proficient in designing and implementing networks with experience in TCP/IP, subnets, DNS, load balancers, IPSEC tunnels, etc.
• Solid understanding of network security principles with the ability to configure and manage security solutions such as firewalls, WAFs, Access Control lists, routing tables, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience in securing networks and managing enterprise-level Linux environments.
• Strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of the foundational principles underlying system and network administration tasks.
• Proactive, eager to take on new challenges and enhance personal and organizational capabilities.
• Exposure to OCI and AWS.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Related Linux certifications would be preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting occasional client-related travel as well as on-call activities as needed.
• Ability to obtain a Government security clearance (US Citizenship is required).

No third parties. H1 sponsorship is not available.

PeerSource is a nationwide technology recruiting firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. W2 benefits with PeerSource include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a matching retirement plan. Contact us for more details