Sr. Linux Systems Engineer with AWS

Global Outsourcing; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Outsourcing is seeking an experienced IT professional to oversee projects and support Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows servers. Candidates should have over 10 years of Linux administration experience, preferably within the financial sector, and be experts in Red Hat operating systems.

Responsibilities include project management and providing support across various systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-focused mentality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on Linux administration experience in a commercial environment.
• Strong knowledge of server architecture, preferably in the financial sector.
• Expert understanding of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with major project initiatives.
• Provide support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows servers.
• Implement and support multi-platform system integration.

Skills

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

RHEL 6.x and 7.x

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Cisco UCS blades

Network protocols

Education

4 year degree from accredited college

RHCSA or RHCE Certification

Tools

VMWare

Oracle

MongoDB

Job description

The responsibility of this position is to oversee and assist with major project initiatives, as well as provide support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Microsoft Windows servers in development, QA/UAT, and production environments. This position requires in-depth knowledge of the RHEL 6.x and 7.x operating systems, superior troubleshooting skills, capacity and performance experience and reporting, a thorough understanding of network protocols, implementation experience in the use of highly available applications, experience with Satellite and kickstart technologies, as well as Intel-based hardware technologies. This individual will also be required to have demonstrated working knowledge and expertise with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Global File System clustering, shell scripting, VMWare virtualization, SAN, NAS, NFS, DNS, Veritas Cluster Server, Active Directory authentication using SSSD, Red Hat Identity Management, and Cisco UCS blades. Project management and interpersonal skills are also a must for this position. Experience managing Windows servers and/or AIX servers is a plus.

Experience

• 10+ Years hands-on Linux administration experience in fast-paced commercial environment, preferably in a financial industry such as insurance or banking.
• Strong knowledge of server architecture.
• Expert in the understanding of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.
• Comprehensive understanding of Satellite 5.x, 6.x, and Kickstart.
• Full and in-depth knowledge of UNIX-based network protocols.
• Experience with the implementation and administration of GFS clusters.
• Experience with a relational database such as Oracle, as well as a NoSQL database such as MongoDB.
• Understanding the concepts associated with the governance of open systems security and SELinux.
• Demonstrated expertise with Cisco UCS blade technologies.
• Familiarity with HP / Open Monitoring.
• Strong understanding of EMC Clarion/DMX SAN technologies.
• Experience providing overviews, training, and instruction to lesser-experienced administrators.
• Expert level understanding of the philosophies of operating system performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of file systems, concepts, and logical volume management.
• Experience with SSH protocols.
• Experience with Bind.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Solid verbal and written communications skills.
• Implementation and support and multi-platform system integration.
• Very strong customer focus.
• Must be team player.

Qualifications

Education:

4 year degree from accredited college

RHCSA or RHCE Certification, or equivalent experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.