Senior Linux Administrator/Engineer

2 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States BCforward Full time

Senior Linux Administrator/Engineer BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Linux Administrator/Engineer for an opportunity in Minneapolis, MN Position Title: Senior Linux Administrator/Engineer Location: Minneapolis, MN Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2023. Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6+ Months Job Type: Contract to hire, Remote Pay Range: $52/hr - $65/hr Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description: BC forward is looking for a Senior Linux Administrator/Engineer this position will be a member of a small team who is responsible for managing and securing - in collaboration with product owners - Linux servers across multiple public and private clouds. The position requires expertise in deploying and managing systems using more modern tools and techniques. This includes but is not limited to Terraform to deploy new systems, Packer to build OS images, Chef for configuration management, and orchestrating all tools with pipelines and other integrations. It also requires expertise with Linux file systems, various implementations of NFS - including AWS EFS, system hardening, system performance, and authoring documentation. Key Responsibilities: 1. Infrastructure Automation with Terraform: a. Utilize Terraform modules for provisioning and managing infrastructure efficiently. b. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to ensure reproducibility and scalability. 2. OS Configuration Management Using Chef: c. Automate server configurations using Chef to enforce standardization. d. Develop and maintain Chef cookbooks and recipes for system configurations. 3. OS-Level Permission Management: e. Manage and audit OS-level permissions, ensuring secure access control. f. Implement and maintain access control policies and procedures. 4. OS Patching and Licensing Management: g. Manage the lifecycle of operating system updates and patches. h. Ensure software licensing compliance across all server environments. 5. EFS and Linux File Serving: i. Configure and manage AWS Elastic File Systems (EFS) and Linux-based file serving solutions. j. Ensure data storage solutions are scalable, secure, and performant. 6. Image Management Using Packer: k. Create, manage, and deploy optimized server images using Packer. l. Maintain image repositories, ensuring they meet standards for security and efficiency. Technical Skills: - Proven experience with SUSE Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration. - Strong understanding of image management using Packer. - Experience with OS patching and licensing management. - Familiarity with configuring and managing EFS and Linux file serving solutions. - Proficiency in Chef for configuration management and Terraform for infrastructure automation. - In-depth knowledge of OS-level permissions and security practices. - Ability to script in languages such as Bash or Python for automation purposes. Strong python skills preferred. - Experience with pipelines, especially Azure DevOps, preferred. Soft Skills: - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Strong communication skills, capable of effectively documenting and explaining technical details. - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a profession l service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process. This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration. Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 223559 when responding to this ad. Get job alerts by email. 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