Linux Administrator

The Linux Administrator is responsible for the Linux environments that support day-to-day operations at IHS. The position will provide customer technical guidance and leadership on configuration and maintenance of the already existing Linux environments. The individual in the position will need to be proficient in both Windows and Linux Server Administration. This full time position is on-site in the Albuquerque, NM area.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain a public trust security clearance.  

Required:  

• Enterprise Linux Administration.

• Multiple years of active delivery of IT projects based on VMware technologies.  

• Relevant experience, including customer-facing and IT consulting, with Public Sector customers.  

• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.  

• Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment.  

• Excellent and confident communications and interpersonal skills.  

• Proficient organizational skills.  

• A high level of energy and enthusiasm.  

• Able to obtain and maintain a public trust security clearance. 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience.  

• Desired industry certifications from vendors such as Cisco, EMC, Citrix, AWS, CompTIA, and Microsoft are a plus.

• ITIL Foundation certification required, must get within 6 months of hire.  

Desired:  

• Ten (10) years of experience in information technology engineering, four (4) years of which should be related to supporting Linux.  

• Experience delivering on infrastructure automation, hybrid cloud implementation, server and desktop virtualization, server consolidation.  

• Experience with Linux Scripting. 

• Experience with storage area networks, network attached storage, and hyper converged storage (vSAN).  

• Knowledge of modern software development methodologies such as DevOps, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean. 

• Project management experience and familiarity. 

• Adapt to quickly changing priorities.  

• Customer service skills and excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation, and written).  

• Positive customer service attitude. 

• Proactive approach to problem solving. 

• Strong documentation, diagramming, and reporting skills.  

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• SME for all Linux Administration (Multiple Distros/Appliances). 

• Maintain current Oracle Linux Environment.  

• Maintain Oracle Linux Patching. 

• Maintain Oracle Linux VM Templates.  

• Required to work with VMware vCenter, VMware Aria Operations integrated with VMware Aria Operations for Logs, VMware Aria Automation Assist with patching and maintaining existing VMware environment.  

• Maintain ESXi and vCenter hosts and virtual machines already hosted in the existing environments.  

• Maintain F5 Big-IP LTM Load Balancing Administration and Patching. 

• Maintain system, security, implementation, best practice, run books, operational, end user training, and network documentation.  

• Coordinate activities to support the virtualization environment with the various teams.  

• Develop and maintain test scripts and ensure proper execution of all scripts. 

• Document test results in the proper log and/or tracking systems. 

• Ensure that all documentation on processes and procedures is available and updated regularly.  

• Ensure that test designs and documentation support selected client, agency or industry standards and timelines.  

• Execute defined test cases and procedures as detailed in the test documentation. 

• Formulate and define specifications for operating system applications or modify and maintain existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. 

• Implement pilot projects based on VMware technologies (VCF, NSX). 

• Integrate hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) into the existing and new environments.  

• Perform a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities independently.  

• Provide reporting on an ad-hoc basis for the environment and duties. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience, and highly prefer ten (10) years in information technology engineering, four (4) years of which should be related to supporting VMware products. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. 

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $75K to $85K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience. 

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).