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Linux Administrator

Crescens Inc.
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Job title : Linux Administrator

Location : Durham, NC (Hybrid)

Duration : 12 months

Note :

All work must be completed on site once COVID restrictions are lifted.

The client is requesting that candidates are able to provide 2 references prior to final selection.

Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource.

Job description :

  • 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 the deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of AWS services such as EC2, S3, FSx, and more.
  • It will also be responsible for System maintenance by reviewing error logs, system backups, monitoring system performance to prevent slowdowns and disruptions, License deployments and setup, may include setting up a Linux Satellite server and deployment manager, and providing any needed technical support.
  • 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 automation using Ansible and Python script.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux administration, AWS, and scripting language are required for this role.
  • This position is required to be on call for evenings and weekends to meet business needs.

Required Skills :

  • Strong experience with Linux Administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux : RHEL on AWS platform.
  • Strong experience with monitoring and troubleshooting Linux systems and applications.
  • Hands-on experience in performance monitoring enablement to manage the scaling up and down of the environments.
  • Experience with Linux OS Patch (including taking snapshots of instances before applying updates) and OS Level Vulnerability Management.
  • Strong experience with Cookie Security, Web Browser Security, Server-side encryptions, Data Encryption at Rest, and Key management.
  • Strong experience with Image Management using Redhat Image.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) like EC2, S3, FSx, and EBS.
  • Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Cloudformation, Terraform.
  • Strong scripting skills, specifically in Bash or Python.
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and routing.
  • Proficient with network tools such as iptables, Linux IPVS, HAProxy, etc.
  • Experience in performing multi-platform volume management using SVM, LVM, ZFS, NAS, and the VERITAS volume manager.
  • Experience with security best practices and implementing security controls in an AWS cloud environment.
  • Experience in user account management for large organizations.
  • Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE, and LPIC) will be considered an advantage.
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