INSPYR Solutions
Sr. Linux Engineer
INSPYR Solutions, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Title:
Sr. Linux AdministratorLocation:
Houston, TX (Onsite Daily in 77064)Duration:
Contract/Contract-to-HireWork Requirements:
US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US.
Qualified candidate should send their resume (Word format) to Nate Ackerman at nackerman@inspyrsolutions.com .
Summary:We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Linux Specialist to join the Linux support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, deployment, and operational support of Linux based systems as well as on-going maintenance. As part of the Linux team, the candidate will work closely with business and other IT groups to provide 3rd level support and technical expertise as needed.
Responsibilities include:Support the operation and maintenance of Linux servers, ensuring operational availability & performance, conducting health checks, managing software upgrades, patching (including testing and implementation), system optimization and administrationMonitor server health and performance to identify issues, bugs, or potential improvementsStrict adherence to change management processes to ensure changes are properly planned, documented, and deployedDevelop, review, and update existing operational documentation (SOPs, application checklists, playbooks, etc)Provide after-hours on-call technical supportCollaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) team for process optimization, tool tuning & integration, information sharing, playbook development and incident responseImplement automated near real-time monitoring of all tools to ensure proper operation and collection of pertinent dataIncident and Problem Management; including both during and post-incident, along with Root Cause AnalysisApplication support, issue management and escalationPerform incident investigation, diagnosis, and resolutionPerform system monitoring and remediationQualifications:
7+ years of experience installing, administering, and maintaining Oracle or Red Hat Linux based servers5+ years of experience designing and implementing redundant systems including data backups/recoveries, high availability, load balancing, and disaster recovery5+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and repairing large-scale distributed systemsExperience with deploying and maintaining AWS and on-premises Linux serversExperience in application deployment automation, modern DevOps practices, and infrastructure as codeExperience with IT automation tools such as Ansible Automation Platform, Chef, Puppet, or TerraformKnowledgeable of core IT infrastructure technologies including virtualization, networking, and storage managementTechnical documentation skillsComfortable interacting with management at various levels in a professional mannerTakes ownership of areas of responsibility and makes recommendations and decisions on the improvement and operation of those areasHigh level of organizational skillsKnowledge of and experience with Security Design and ImplementationAbility to participate in after-hours on-call rotationKnowledge of backup and recovery methods and verificationKnowledge of EMC PowerMax and Isilon storage, including snapshotsExcellent written and verbal communicationsAbility to work in a fast paced, schedule-driven, and customer-oriented environmentExperience with Bash, Perl, and Python scriptingExperience with LVM including online expansion of file systemsPreferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting container-based platformsSUSE Manager for patching Linux serversRed Hat Satellite for patching Linux serversPrometheus and Grafana for system performance monitoringOur benefits package includes:
Comprehensive medical benefitsCompetitive pay, 401(k)Retirement plan...and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions:Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Sr. Linux AdministratorLocation:
Houston, TX (Onsite Daily in 77064)Duration:
Contract/Contract-to-HireWork Requirements:
US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US.
Qualified candidate should send their resume (Word format) to Nate Ackerman at nackerman@inspyrsolutions.com .
Summary:We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Linux Specialist to join the Linux support team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, deployment, and operational support of Linux based systems as well as on-going maintenance. As part of the Linux team, the candidate will work closely with business and other IT groups to provide 3rd level support and technical expertise as needed.
Responsibilities include:Support the operation and maintenance of Linux servers, ensuring operational availability & performance, conducting health checks, managing software upgrades, patching (including testing and implementation), system optimization and administrationMonitor server health and performance to identify issues, bugs, or potential improvementsStrict adherence to change management processes to ensure changes are properly planned, documented, and deployedDevelop, review, and update existing operational documentation (SOPs, application checklists, playbooks, etc)Provide after-hours on-call technical supportCollaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) team for process optimization, tool tuning & integration, information sharing, playbook development and incident responseImplement automated near real-time monitoring of all tools to ensure proper operation and collection of pertinent dataIncident and Problem Management; including both during and post-incident, along with Root Cause AnalysisApplication support, issue management and escalationPerform incident investigation, diagnosis, and resolutionPerform system monitoring and remediationQualifications:
7+ years of experience installing, administering, and maintaining Oracle or Red Hat Linux based servers5+ years of experience designing and implementing redundant systems including data backups/recoveries, high availability, load balancing, and disaster recovery5+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and repairing large-scale distributed systemsExperience with deploying and maintaining AWS and on-premises Linux serversExperience in application deployment automation, modern DevOps practices, and infrastructure as codeExperience with IT automation tools such as Ansible Automation Platform, Chef, Puppet, or TerraformKnowledgeable of core IT infrastructure technologies including virtualization, networking, and storage managementTechnical documentation skillsComfortable interacting with management at various levels in a professional mannerTakes ownership of areas of responsibility and makes recommendations and decisions on the improvement and operation of those areasHigh level of organizational skillsKnowledge of and experience with Security Design and ImplementationAbility to participate in after-hours on-call rotationKnowledge of backup and recovery methods and verificationKnowledge of EMC PowerMax and Isilon storage, including snapshotsExcellent written and verbal communicationsAbility to work in a fast paced, schedule-driven, and customer-oriented environmentExperience with Bash, Perl, and Python scriptingExperience with LVM including online expansion of file systemsPreferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting container-based platformsSUSE Manager for patching Linux serversRed Hat Satellite for patching Linux serversPrometheus and Grafana for system performance monitoringOur benefits package includes:
Comprehensive medical benefitsCompetitive pay, 401(k)Retirement plan...and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions:Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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