Open-Source Software Administrator

PSR Associates, Inc. is an IT consulting firm specializing in Staffing and Recruiting Services. People. Solutions. Results. Founded in 2003, PSR Associates, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices in Tampa, FL; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, NC; Austin, TX; and Irvine, CA. Trusted, connected, experienced and fast, PSR Associates delivers the right talent to help leading companies perform at their best. Open-Source Software Administrator Position Description We are seeking an Open-Source Administrator to join our team. The selected candidate will work onsite in Lansing, MI alongside the project team. Summary We are looking to hire one resource, with eight (8) years of experience, who will be responsible for installation, configuration, and maintenance of open-source software. The software could include relational databases, web servers, and middleware applications that transform data or perform searches. Responsibilities:

• Install and configure software tools in a Linux based environment. Work with appropriate DTMB server teams to accomplish tasks in hosted virtual & physical environments.
• Coordinate with vendors to install, configure, and troubleshoot software that may have been customized for the State.
• Work with DTMB subject matter experts to allocate containers for application deployment. Install applications in containers and troubleshoot issues.
• Work with DTMB Agency Services Enterprise Architects to understand and utilize existing State of Michigan IT resources and how they are best applied to implement products.
• Troubleshoot network communication issues including DNS, firewall, and certificate installation.
• Apply patches to software tools to remediate security issues.
• Assist Agency business users in operation of installed software including user account provisioning.
• Develop appropriate project documentation in conjunction with team members including Enterprise Solution Architecture Assessments (EASA), System Security Plans (SSP), installations plans, etc.
• Prepare recommendations on how to improve use of tools or technologies to better support the Agency.
• Assist team members, vendors, and others with tasks as needed.

• Experience with application deployment within containers; specifically Red Hat OpenShift. Familiarity with Kubernetes. (2+ years)
• Experience installing and configuring open-source SQL databases such as Presto DB and PostgreSQL. Experience troubleshooting database connections, performing back-ups, and developing basic queries. (4+ years)
• Experience installing and supporting Apache Kafka. (2+ years)
• Experience with other tools including Elasticsearch, Redis, Kibana, Grafana, and Prometheus. (2+ years, installing and maintaining open-source)
• Experience with Apache HTTP server installation and maintenance. (4+ years)
• Experience working efficiently within a Red Hat Linux environment (4+ years)
• Experience in Linux administration, networking, and security (4+ years)
• Experience with application deployment within containers; specifically Red Hat OpenShift. Familiarity with Kubernetes. (2+ years)
• Experience with scripting to automate tasks and maintain environments. (4+ years)
• Candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical matters to a non-technical audience.
• Collaborate on multiple projects at a given time and experience working with software Vendors is a plus.
• Flexibility to adjust quickly to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Demonstrates strong customer service awareness and orientation.