Lead Linux System Administrator

3 weeks ago


Louisville, United States eXcell Full time
At eXcell, we set you up for job success right from the start. Our precision recruiting process aligns the right fit for the right people. 

Our client has a brand new opportunity for a qualified Lead Linux System Administrator to join their team. The resource can be remote or can work onsite in Louisville, KY. This role's focus is Linux based operating systems.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manages Security and Compliance activities for Server Equipment, thus ensuring the data and computing resources are secured and in stable condition
  • Owns and implements Knowledge Management Practices by creating, updating, and deprecating work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
  • Owns escalations by clients, junior, and mid-level administrators and provides technical guidance as needed
  • Interface with Technology Vendors to solve complex issues
  • Participate in major incident calls and client meetings as a subject matter expert
  • Extensive knowledge in server security baseline, advanced server troubleshooting and maintenance skills
  • Advanced knowledge in Bash shell, MySQL, Postfix, IP tables, performs imaging of servers utilizing common imaging tools
  • Performs patching, hardening, and automated deployments
  • Prepare / maintain documentation and operations guides
  • Perform in-depth root cause analysis and develop a detailed action plan to implement related solutions
  • Perform as a Subject Matter Expert between organization and their clients by answering any technical questions on conference calls or email communications
  • Possess advanced and proven troubleshooting skills in Linux based Operating Systems in large enterprise environments
  • Must be familiar with Advanced Linux based service functionality and troubleshooting, and possess extensive familiarity and comfort with Linux Shell(bash) scripting, Python scripting, Satellite / Spacewalk management and deployment, and XML-RPC
  • Be available for after-hours support and on-call rotations as needed

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise environment
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience fulfilling Server Administration and performing break / fix duties
  • RHCE certification or equivalent
  • Hands on experience with:
    • Linux LVM, OVM, KVM, RHEV, docker container / OpenShift
    • Redhat licensing / subscription awareness
    • Network based OS installation (kickstart) and management of Redhat Linux, cluster and satellite
    • OS upgrades and applying security updates (patching), Schedulers, Cron Jobs, Transaction logging
    • Security Hardening of the Operating Systems
    • Network Based File Sharing protocols (FTP / NFS / CIFS / SAMBA)
    • File System management and User management
  • Experience in deploying, maintaining, and supporting Linux Server infrastructures and storage systems in an enterprise environment
  • Responsible for resolving all technical incidents escalated by the L2 team
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate and explain technical subjects
  • Ability to conduct research into server issues and related components and locate information quickly and accurately
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work efficiently, while assessing risk and consequence of performed duties
  • Experience engaging hardware vendors as needed to address software and hardware issues
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and complete tasks on time
  • Understanding of Virtual platform technologies such as VMWare
  • Familiarity with VMWare architecture and functionality is a plus
  • Familiarity with remote management console technologies and functionality
  • Knowledge of SAN / NAS, Clustering services and technologies are a plus
 
 
 
Full COVID-19 vaccination may be required.
 
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that you can elect into including but not limited to: Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental), 401k, Basic Life/AD&D, Supplemental Insurances Plans, Paid Time Off Plan, Paid Holiday, Paid Sick Leave plan, FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits, Employee Discounts.
 
W2 only, no Corp to Corp. We are unable to sponsor H1B visas at this time. **eXcell™ Supports Equal Employment Opportunity** eXcell™, a division of CompuCom® Systems, Inc., a global company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, provides IT staffing services and solutions to Fortune 1000 companies as well as small and medium business. For more information, visit www.excell.com.

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