Objectives of this Role :
- Formal knowledge of Linux required, with RedHat Enterprise Linux / CentOS specific experience a plus.
- Experience with servers and networking. Experience with Apache HTTP, LVM, clustered filesystems, DRBD, high availability computing.
- Network and server management in a US Government regulated environment ().
- Hands on experience with SQL database servers and virtualization environments. Additional Linux certifications () will be considered an advantage.
- Solid knowledge of enterprise Linux services and protocols such as NFS, CIFS, NTP, HTTP, LDAP, and SMTP. Proficiency in Python or Perl and shell scripting.
- Experience with managing containerized networking (TCP / IP, DHCP, DNS, firewalls) through Ansible.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities :
- Be part of an on-site team that proactively maintains and develops Linux infrastructure to support a 24x7x365 uptime service that includes research scientists and science and mission operations for various NASA spacecraft missions.
- Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for operational needs.
- Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments.
- Continuous fault finding and analysis of logging information for reporting for audit requirements.
- Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity. Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, and hot fixes on servers in production and dev / test environments.
- Create and modify Ansible and shell scripts to perform tasks.
- Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the computing environment.
- Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes.
- Troubleshoot issues for local and remote users.
- Maintain / patch systems and resolve security issues within a federal research environment.
- Support and actively participate in audits. Utilize ticketing system to log system administration actions and collaborate with other IT staff in resolving issues.
Requirements :
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent or a Bachelors degree in Information Technology or directly related degree field.
- 6 years : Those with a Bachelors degree in an IT related field require experience as a Linux administrator; Expert level knowledge of enterprise Linux services and protocols related to user access rights, high-availability storage networks, virtualization and system automation through Ansible.
- 10 years : Those with a HS diploma require professional level experience as a Linux administrator. Knowledge of enterprise Linux services and protocols related to user access rights, high-availability storage networks, virtualization and system automation through Ansible.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, as well as accuracy and attention to detail. Proven ability to diagnose an issue effectively (via monitoring tools and logs) and implement a solution in real-time.
Ability to deliver auditable technical documentation on schedule.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to achieve the desired outcome in a positive and constructive manner. Solid delivery track record, both long-term projects and under short-term deadline pressure.
Strong problem solving and written and verbal communication skills.
30+ days ago