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Amtex System Inc. is Hiring a CFEngine Expert Near Chicago, IL
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Amtex Systems Inc is an information technology and talent solutions company offering talent and BI consulting to the companies in US for over 20 years.
Our solutions are designed to fill resource gaps, by providing the right candidates who deliver value to the organization. Our propensity to nurture and build strong relationships with our clients helps us better understand their business demands and gives us the ability to provide services that are on time and rise above the rest.
Role: CFEngine Expert
Location: Chicago, IL
Contract: Long term
Overview:
The Configuration Management Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's configuration management infrastructure using CFEngine. This includes documenting policies, reviewing and optimizing existing policies, upgrading the CFEngine server and components, and upgrading CFEngine clients across the environment.
Responsibilities:
Policy Documentation:
Document CFEngine policies in a clear and organized manner, ensuring that all configurations and settings are thoroughly explained.
Maintain up-to-date documentation for new policies and changes to existing policies.
Policy Review and Optimization:
Regularly review existing CFEngine policies to identify areas for improvement, optimization, and simplification.
Analyze policy effectiveness, performance, and impact on system resources.
Identify and resolve policy conflicts, redundancies, and inefficiencies.
Suggest and implement improvements to enhance policy effectiveness and efficiency.
CFEngine Server and Component Upgrades:
Plan and execute upgrades of the CFEngine server and related components (e.g., hub, mission portal) to the latest stable versions.
Perform thorough testing and validation of upgrades in a non-production environment before deployment.
Ensure smooth transition and minimal disruption to production systems during upgrades.
Document upgrade procedures and maintain version control.
CFEngine Client Upgrades:
Plan and coordinate the upgrade of CFEngine clients across the organization's infrastructure.
Develop and implement a rolling upgrade strategy to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
Test and validate client upgrades in a non-production environment before deployment.
Provide guidance and support to system administrators during the client upgrade process.
Monitor and troubleshoot any issues arising from client upgrades.
Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
Work closely with system administrators, developers, and other stakeholders to understand their configuration management needs and requirements.
Provide training and knowledge transfer sessions on CFEngine policies, best practices, and configuration management concepts.
Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and contribute to the organization's configuration management best practices.
Continuous Improvement:
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments, features, and best practices in configuration management and CFEngine.
Continuously explore and evaluate new technologies and tools that can enhance the organization's configuration management capabilities.
Implement processes for continuous improvement, including regular policy reviews, automation, and performance monitoring.
Requirements:
Proven experience with CFEngine configuration management tool, including policy development, implementation, and maintenance.
Strong understanding of configuration management principles, best practices, and automation techniques.
Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) and configuration management frameworks.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$111k-134k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/01/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/30/2024
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