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Linux System Administrator

Solomons International
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Details

Client is seeking the assistance of Linux (RedHat) administrator(s) for the new implementation and operational support of (NC FAST) 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 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/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmount of experience required in YearsTotal YearsLast Used
Strong experience with Linux administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux: RHEL on AWS platformRequired3
Strong Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting Linux systems and applications
Required5
Hands-on experience in performance monitoring enablement to manage the Scaling up and down of the environmentsRequired3
Experience with Linux OS Patch (including taking snapshots of instances before applying updates) and OS Level Vulnerability Management
Required7
Strong experience with Cookie Security, Web Browser Security, Server side encryptions, Data Encryption at Rest and Key managementRequired3
Strong experience with Image Management using Redhat ImageRequired3
Experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) like EC2, S3, FSx, and EBS.Required3
Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Cloudformation, Terraform
Required5
Strong scripting skills, specifically in Bash or Python
Required7
Strong understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and routing
Required3
Proficient with network tools such as iptables, Linux IPVS, HAProxy, etcRequired3
Experience in performing multi-platform volume management using SVM, LVM, ZFS, NAS, and the VERITAS volume managerRequired5
Experience with security best practices and implementing security controls in a AWS cloud environmentRequired3
Experience in user account management for large organizationRequired7
Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) will be considered an advantageDesired0
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