Temporary DevOps/System Engineer

BTI Solutions, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BTI Solutions, Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Temporary DevOps/System Engineer to design and implement scalable infrastructure, automate deployments with Ansible, manage VMware environments, and support R&D and operations.

You will install and configure servers, storage, networking gear, and tools like Jira, Git, and LDAP; maintain security posture, apply patches, monitor systems, and troubleshoot hardware/software failures.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of system administration experience in Linux environments.
• Strong VMware admin skills and JIRA/GIT/DevOps tool administration.
• Familiarity with security certifications (Linux+ or RHCSA/RHCE) and DoD 8570.1 IAT II.
• Experience with network equipment management and storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Engineer systems administration solutions for project and operational needs.
• Install and configure servers, storage, and networking gear per standards.
• Maintain installation/config procedures and automation scripts.
• Monitor system health and perform backups and patching.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software failures and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

VMware admin

Jenkins

Git

Shell scripting

Cron jobs

Log analysis

Iptables

Mail services

Backup tools

Linux administration

Education

Linux+ certification

RHCSA

RHCE

CompTIA Security+

DoD 8570.1 IAT II

Tools

Ansible

Foreman

GLPI

VMware

LDAP

Jira

Job description

Temporary DevOps/System EngineerResponsibilities:Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs.Install new/rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.Virtualization platform (VMware, KVM, and other)Storage management (Netapp, Dell/EMC, PureStorage, and others)Infra automation tools(ansible) supportForeman deployment managementSystem inventory system (GLPI)Network equipment management (Cisco, Mellanox, and others)Install and configure systems which support infrastructure and/or R&D activities.Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.Configure/maintain storage equipment and troubleshoot with vendors.Configure/install EDA tools, FlexLM licenses, and troubleshoot software tool issues.Contribute to and maintain system standards.Contribute to and maintain security posture of the systemsResearch and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage resources.Operations and SupportInstall and maintain security patches on the operational and development system, which includes but is not limited to, Red Hat Linux (Centos, Ubuntu…etc.), Windows 2008/2k8R2/2k12, VMWare, and Apache web services.Report Security Patch compliance.Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary.Create, change, and delete user accounts per request as necessary.Provide Tier III/other support per request from various constituencies. Investigate and troubleshoot issues.Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted constituencies.MaintenanceApply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure/add new services as necessary.Manage existing and/or deploy new instances of Jirra, Git, LDAP, Jenkins, VMWare environments.Upgrade and configure system software that supports infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs.Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures.Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.After hours and weekend support and/or alternative work schedules are required at various points in the yearJOB REQUIREMENTSRequirements:Especially high skill level of VMware admin and management, also including but not limiting, Jenkins, GIT, DevOps tool administrationSystems Administration/System Engineer certification in Linux+, e.g., CompTIA Linux+, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) preferredNetwork equipment management, Cisco equipment preferred,5+ years of system administration experience in Linux environments and proficient in tasks such as shell scripting, creating corn jobs, analyzing log files, managing user accounts and groups, configuring iptables, and setting up mail services.Proven ability to multi-task.Independent, self-starter.Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written correspondence) in a professional and courteous manner with technical and non-technical personnel.CompTIA Security+ (SY0-301) or other DoD 8570.1 Workplace Improvement Plan IAT Level II compliant certification required (or equivalent experience).Familiarity with web-based technologies, including but not limited to, reverse proxy servers, SSL certificate configuration, three-tier architecture, and service oriented architecture, enterprise service bus, http, and differences between browsers.Able to lift 50 lbs.Able to move servers to and from main DC to the colocation and labsInstall new hardware or migrate existing servers (rack and stack)Why work at BTI?We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Our team benefits from competitive compensation, comprehensive health and wellness offerings, and opportunities for professional development. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to fair hiring practices, pay transparency, workplace safety, and reasonable accommodations. We are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute meaningfully.