Linux System Administrator III

Omega Enterprise Solutions, LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a skilled Linux SAIII. In this role, you will support the implementation and operations of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, manage daily tasks such as account management and system health checks, and troubleshoot issues. Candidates must have an active Security Clearance and a minimum of five years of relevant IT experience, including three years in Linux system administration. Certifications such as RHCE are preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years demonstrated IT experience in any related field.
• Three years demonstrated Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the implementation and operation of Linux-based IT systems.
• Conduct account management, system health checks, and log reviews.
• Apply patches and configuration changes as directed.

Skills

Configure Linux-based operating systems and their services

Identify and correct deficiencies related to capacity, performance, and reliability

Manage systems as part of an integrated solution

Education

High school diploma (or GED)

Job description

Description

The Linux SAIII will perform a variety of functions. The specific demonstrated skills, as more fully set forth at each level may include: providing support for the implementation and operation of Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based Information Technology (IT) systems or Red Hat Derivative systems, installing and configuring Linux-based operating systems and their services, conducting day-to-day operations, such as account management, system health and status checks, and internal technical and security log review, identifying capacity, performance, and reliability issues and escalating them for resolution, applying patches and configuration changes according to provided direction, supporting the dispatching of hardware technicians, and performing hardware maintenance, managing the system as part of an integrated solution, assisting related administrators in troubleshooting and correcting network and storage subsystem issues, automating tasks and using tools in order to provide concurrent management of multiple systems, anticipating and proactively correcting deficiencies and errors related to capacity, performance, and reliability, and communicating status to agency management and internal customers.

Skills

• Configure Linux-based operating systems and their services according to system requirements.
• Identify and correct most deficiencies and errors related to capacity, performance, and reliability
• Identify patches and configuration changes according to system requirements.
• Manage the system as part of an integrated solution, assisting related administrators in troubleshooting and correcting network and storage subsystem issues.

Desired Certifications

An active Tier II certification related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration, such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).

Qualifications

This Position requires an appropriate active Security Clearance and Polygraph.

Education: At a minimum, a high school diploma (or GED).

IT Experience: Five years demonstrated IT experience in any related field.

Core IT Experience: Three years demonstrated Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administration experience within the last six (6) years.

Equal Opportunity

Omega Enterprise Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.