Senior Linux System Administrator (Hybrid)

Job Title: Senior Linux System Administrator (Hybrid) Location: Durham NC Duration: 12 Months Job Description: The client requires the assistance of Linux (RedHat) administrator(s) for the implementation and operational support of client Applications on AWS/Hybrid cloud. The primary role is to install and configure the Linux operating system as well as manage and maintain Linux-based systems on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. The position will be responsible for System maintenance by reviewing error logs, system backups, monitoring system performance to prevent slowdowns and disruptions, License deployments and setup, setting up a Linux Satellite server and deployment manager, and providing any needed technical support. The position will also help with the deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and more. This position will provide hands-on technical support for system security monitoring and optimizing the performance of these systems, as well as troubleshooting and resolving any issues that may arise. Additionally, this resource may be responsible for managing and maintaining other related technologies such as DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM). Strong knowledge of Linux administration, AWS, and networking are required for this role. This position is required to be on call for evenings and weekends to meet business needs. Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Strong experience with Linux administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux: RHELRequired7YearsStrong Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting Linux systems and applicationsRequired7YearsExperience with Linux OS Patch (including taking snapshots of instances before applying updates), upgradeRequired7YearsStrong experience with Image Management using Redhat ImageRequired3YearsProficient with network tools such as Firewall, Linux IPVS, HAProxy, etcRequired3YearsExperience in installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, nginx, MYsql etcRequired2YearsStrong experience with Cookie Security, Web Browser Security, Server side encryptions, Data Encryption at Rest and Key managementRequired3YearsHands-on experience in performance monitoring enablement to manage the Scaling up and down of the environmentsRequired3YearsStrong scripting skills, specifically in Bash or PythonRequired5YearsExperience in user account management for large organizationRequired5YearsExperience with cloud infrastructure, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) like EC2, S3, RDS, ELB, SSM and EBS.Highly desired2YearsGood understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and routingHighly desired2YearsExperience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Cloud formation, Puppet, or ChefHighly desired2YearsLinux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) will be considered an advantageRequired