Red Hat Linux Administrator - PA

Oceanbluecorp; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Server Administrator for a hybrid role based in Pennsylvania. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in Linux server management and containerization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability and performance of servers, implementing security policies, and automating tasks using Ansible. You'll also collaborate with networking and backup teams to maintain robust systems. If you're passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in Linux server installation and maintenance is crucial.
• Strong knowledge of containerization and automation tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Linux servers for high availability and performance.
• Manage user accounts and implement security policies effectively.

Skills

Linux Server Administration

Ansible Automation

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Security Policy Implementation

User Account Management

Networking Troubleshooting

Tools

FireEye

Satellite

Job description

Hybrid, full-time position - At least one day on-site per week, but telework schedule can be subject to change.

Candidates must live within an hour of Harrisburg to be considered.

Server Administration:

1. Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers, ensuring high availability and performance.
2. Perform system upgrades, patch management, and security enhancements. (Satellite)
3. Troubleshoot and resolve server-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.
4. Create 'golden' system images.
5. Install and configure Linux OS using Satellite or CD.
6. Container setup and deployment.
7. Container administration.
8. Build automated systems. Ansible automation of tasks.
9. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).

User Account Management:

1. Setup user accounts and SUDO access.
2. Setup group access.
3. Implement security policies to protect sensitive data.

Maintain Security:

1. FireEye.

Networking:

1. Setup bonding and EtherChannel’s.
2. Work with networking to resolve issues.

Backups and Monitoring:

1. Work with the backup team to back up the OSs.
2. Work with the monitoring team to set up alerting for the OSs.

Containerization:

1. Maintain containered environments.
2. Migrate applications to Linux containers.

Documentation:

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of system configurations and procedures.