Linux System Administrator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description
This position is responsible for working with various organizations to support Linux technologies and enterprise applications. System administration experience is necessary in order to perform the duties assigned to this position. The candidate will install, configure, maintain and perform testing of Linux (Red Hat) operating systems, related utilities, applications, and hardware. The candidate is responsible for troubleshooting operating system, software and application issues. Monitors systems activities and fine-tunes configuration to optimize performance. Performs system utilization analysis to ensure systems are following best practices for security and utilization. Develops automated procedures for routine administration including design, patching, deploying software, implementing Linux server configuration with Ansible etc. Python or other system programming is needed to develop new applications.
Skills
Linux, Scripting, Ansible, Python, Linux administration, Rhel, Red hat
Top Skills Details
Linux,Scripting,Ansible,Python,Linux administration,Rhel
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Linux/Unix administration: OS installation and configuration, apply OS update quarterly DHCP/DNS administration Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, both written and orally Excellent organizational, planning skills and project management skills on system or application upgrade Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy Shell scripting and Ansible for system automation Coaching and mentoring Jr. system administrator skills Experience with container technology in AKS or AWS Experience with VMware, Tenable security, Ansible, Cohesity backup and network knowledge Experience with Cisco OpenDNS or ISC DHCP/BIND Experience with Python
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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