Systems Administrator - IV

Ampcus Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is looking for a Systems Administrator - IV in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will perform regular system administration tasks and manage Linux systems, including configuration, upgrades, and automation practices.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintaining infrastructures, and improving processes using analytics. Candidates should have strong experience with RedHat Linux and automation tools like Ansible. Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years experience in RedHat Linux administration.
• Experience with Linux patching using Satellite.
• Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Perform infrastructure support and troubleshooting.
• Implement upgrades and patches for systems.
• Participate in disaster recovery exercises.

Skills

Linux System Administration

Problem-solving

Automation with Ansible

Troubleshooting

VMWare knowledge

Agile practices

Tools

ServiceNow

RedHat Linux

Python

PowerShell

GitHub

Job description

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Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title:

Systems Administrator - IV.

Location:

Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Regular System Administrator activities including but not limited to:
• Performs moderate level infrastructure support tasks, maintenance, configuration and troubleshooting and provides resolution of problem tickets.
• Implements upgrades and patches. Recommends and remediates problems and vulnerabilities to meet customer needs and maintain a stable environment.
• Participate in disaster recovery exercise.
• Applies analytics on past data like incidents and patterns for predicting issues and takes proactive actions.
• Experience in identifying toil in Operating Systems and Build self-services and contribute towards developing coding best practices.
• Develop automated process for lifecycle management, OS software management, and configuration management.
• Execute Linux OS maintenance.
• Participates in the on-call rotation.
• Practices change control and applies strict adherence to FRIT change control policy and follows all change guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Linux System Administrator
• USC
• Peraton High
• Dal or RIch preference

Requirements:

• ServiceNow.
• 3 to 5 yrs RedHat Linux administration, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and patching professional experience.
• Experience using Satellite for Linux Patching.
• Automation and orchestration technologies, including Ansible (Playbooks & Tower), Python, PowerShell, etc.
• Experience with using Github or other version control tools for source code management.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of VMWare.
• Understanding of Storage & Blade Technologies that integrate with Virtualization.
• Progressive knowledge pertaining to concepts and principles in functional area.
• General working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking.
• Agile practices, including Scrum and Kanban practices (strongly desired).
• Familiar with BigFix is a plus.
• Familiar with RHEV is a plus.
• Familiar with Oracle RAC is a plus.

Ampcus 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, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.