Linux Administrator - Herndon, United States - The Custom Group of Companies

    The Custom Group of Companies
    The Custom Group of Companies Herndon, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Linux AdministratorOnsite in Herndon VAFull-Time, Direct-Hire, Permanent positionGREAT Salary - depends on experience, AMAZING benefits, 100% Employee paid healthcare benefits, potential sign-on bonus, optional work schedule M-F 8-5 OR M-T 8-6 and OFF EVERY FRIDAY

    Role Overview:

    As a Linux Administrator, you will be responsible for the high-level operational maintenance, support, and upgrades of complex operating systems, workstations, and servers.

    Your expertise will ensure the integrity and modernization of our IT infrastructure.


    Clearance Requirements:
    Active Top Secret clearanceAbility to obtain SCI accessWillingness to obtain CI PolygraphUS Citizenship Required

    Technology Stack Expertise:

    Linux administration:
    RedHat, CentOS, Debian, UbuntuNetworking protocols: HAPROXY, DNS, HTTP(S), LDAP(S), SMTP, SNMP, SSSDScripting languages: Shell, Python, Ansible, RegExStorage solutions: Ceph Storage, SANs

    Cloud Technologies:
    Openstack, Azure, AWS, VMWareContainerization: Docker, LXC

    Key Responsibilities:
    Perform software installations, upgrades, and patching.
    Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues.
    Schedule and maintain installations in line with IT policies.
    Monitor systems to achieve optimum performance levels.
    Ensure data integrity through effective software and hardware solutions.
    Plan and implement server modernization.
    Promote standard operating procedures.
    Conduct audits to ensure compliance with standards and policies.
    Provide infrastructure support for the Open Stack environment.


    Qualifications:
    Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.5+ years of related experience.


    Desired Additional Skills:

    Experience with relational databases:
    MySQL, MariaDB, HadoopDB

    Certifications:
    RHCT, RHCSA, A+, Network+, Security+, ITIL Foundations.


    We are looking for a candidate with strong troubleshooting skills, a commitment to maintaining high security and performance standards, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

    If you are ready to take on this challenge and meet the qualifications, apply today.
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