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ID #17271867
State Pennsylvania
City Kingofprussia
Job type Contract
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Mitchell Martin, Inc.
Showed 2021-07-25
Date 2021-07-24
Deadline 2021-09-22
Category Et cetera
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Linux Administrator

Pennsylvania, Kingofprussia, 19406 Kingofprussia USA

Vacancy expired!

Our client, one of the largest retail propane distributors, is seeking a Linux Administrator

Location: Remote

Position Type: Contract

Who are we looking for?

We are in need of a technical contract resource who can help with system patching, configuration and vulnerability management for a number of Linux based systems within our environment.

Overview:

The Linux Administrator will be responsible for the identification, assessment, implementation, management, organization, and administration of all Linux based systems and associated infrastructure. This resource will provide key expertise on existing systems and aid in understanding paths forward (upgrades and/or EOL OS versions, etc.), improvements to efficiency by automating their administration through developing and executing on a vision for processes, platforms, and management tools.

This role will also include:

-Understand integration points and functional operations between OS and Application layer

-Assessment and automation of systems monitoring, management, and administration for all AMG Linux based systems

-Assist in upgrade, tuning (configuration management), performance efficiencies, processes, and flows

-Support in escalations and problem resolutions from Service Desk team

-Assist in identification and implementation of systems patches, maintenance, and troubleshooting

-Review and assist in access administration and/or daily operational tasks

-Identify, make recommendations and execute on system improvements

Job Responsibilities:

-Working with existing resources, responsible for the implementation, management, organization, and administration of all Linux/Unix based systems

-Responsible for identification and implementation of needed OS upgrades, applying of security or related patches to current revs, along with identification of any irregularities and associated remediations.

-Responsible for monitoring Linux/Unix based systems and Infrastructure for failures and other key performance factors.

-Assist in maintaining and ensuring log files are aggregated and flowing to SEIM.

-Assist in management, implementation, tuning (configuration management), and enhancement of production (onPrem and Azure Cloud) Linux/Unix based systems.

-Responsible for OS installs, upgrades, patches, firmware and/or equipment in support of project defined objectives.

-Perform basic database maintenance (i.e. SQL, MySQL) as needed by project defined initiatives.

-Assess system data and error logs, along with user reports, to determine areas for improvement or repair.

-Assist in design changes and implementation based on defined project objectives.

-Assist in management and support of Linux/Unix based servers, leveraging configuration management tools and keep documentation for both virtual and physical system.

-Assist and work with other technical/support teams as necessary to implement, manage, resolve or support (i.e. Developers, Desktop, Windows, AD).

-Troubleshoot escalated technology issues that may arise.

-Act as a SME (subject matter expert) and take a lead in research, identification and implementation of needed technology changes.

Qualifications:

-Possess at least 5-8 years of progressive experience in fast paced business environment with focus on management, maintenance and support of systems, performance and infusion of automation tools, processes and practices.

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