[ALE-jobs] Exciting Sr. Linux Administrator Opportunity

[Shaun Curran]

Allstates Technical Services is seeking a seasoned Sr. Linux
Administrator to support our client in Atlanta, GA.  The right person
will prefer to stay on the leading edge of technology in a fast paced
environment.


The Sr. Linux Admin/Engineer will provide top tier installation and
advanced support of systems hardware and software.  Team members
participate in the planning of large scale system projects, engineering
and architecture.  Additionally our Administrators assist in the
development of technical standards and interface applications, evaluate
new products and system problem resolutions.

 

Essential Functions/Duties Performed Regularly:

*	Install/Configure/Maintain/Troubleshoot Production Environment
on Red Hat Linux 
*	Build and Maintain an Enterprise class RHEL Server
Infrastructure while constantly evaluating and implementing Server/OS
Best Practices in support for Web/App/Database Tiers 
*	Tune RHEL parameters for optimal system performance, also
constantly evaluate resource allocations working closely with other
System Administrators 
*	Administrative scripting with Perl, Python and Shell 
*	Develop and Maintain Scripts to help automate and support
Server/Application Administration functions 
*	Daily monitoring and maintenance of servers in multiple
datacenters. 
*	Perform back up, file replications and script management for
servers. 
*	Test and apply new software and maintenance patches, including
patch management services. 
*	Strong Ability to Study and Analyze System logs, provide
troubleshooting services to IT and Business teams 
*	Complete security audits and take corrective actions on a
routine basis. 
*	Closely Partner with IT Development in detecting and solving
Performance problems 
*	Participate in and help reshape the internal Change Management
processes 
*	Perform other job-related duties as required

Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

*	Understand and use essential tools for handling files,
directories, command-line environments, and documentation 
*	Operate running systems, including booting into different run
levels, identifying processes, starting and stopping virtual machines,
and controlling services 
*	Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes 
*	Create and configure file systems and file system attributes,
such as permissions, encryption, access control lists, and network file
systems 
*	Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, including software
installation, update, and core services 
*	Manage users and groups, including use of a centralized
directory for authentication 
*	Manage security, including basic firewall and SELinux
configuration

Technical Requirements:

*	Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related
discipline, or equivalent work experience 
*	At least 3-5 years hands on experience with managing RHEL
platform, as well as clustering and Load Balanced Production RHEL
Environment experience 
*	Service-oriented mindset of partnering and providing services to
IT and Business teams 
*	Ability to understand critical business functions and map them
against core Linux features towards providing support for
Web/App/Database tiers 
*	Good Understanding of J2EE Architectures / Technologies is
preferred 
*	Experience working in a .NET environment 
*	Working knowledge of IP networking including DNS, DHCP,
firewalls, IP routing, etc. 
*	Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship skills 
*	Strong problem identification and problem solving skills

Preferred Experience:

*	Working with mission critical revenue impacting applications and
managing its operations 
*	Working with Applications with Oracle Database as backend 
*	Experience working in an Agile environment, following Agile
processes 
*	Demonstrated knowledge of JBOSS, Apache and Tomcat

Licenses or Certification:

*	RHCSA, RHSE or similar certification preferred 
*	ITIL certifications preferred

 

 

Best Regards,

Shaun Curran | Senior Technical Recruiter
AllStates Technical Services, LLC,  A KBR Company
* 100 Ashford Center North, Suite 350 | Atlanta, GA 30338

* mobile: 404.317.7250 | * office:  678.441.8222  | 
* web:www.asts.net <http://www.asts.net/>  |* email:
shaun.curran at kbr.com

 


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