Linux Admin

(RHCE/RHCT/LPIC) with RHEL/AWS, Vulnerability, Encryption, Image, EC2/S3/RDS/ELB/SSM/EBS, Bind/Apache/nginx/MYsql, Ansible/Cloudformation/Puppet/Chef, Python/Bash, VPCs, iptables, HAProxy, networking, LDAP, SVM/LVM/ZFS/NAS/VERITAS experience

Location: Durham, NC (NCDHHS-NCFAST) Hybrid/Local

Duration: 12 Months

Skills:
Strong experience with Linux administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux: RHEL Required 7 Years
Strong Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting Linux systems and applications Required 7 Years
Experience with Linux OS Patch (including taking snapshots of instances before applying updates), upgrade Required 7 Years
Strong experience with Image Management using Redhat Image Required 3 Years
Proficient with network tools such as Firewall, Linux IPVS, HAProxy, etc Required 3 Years
Experience in installing, configuring, and maintaining services such as Bind, Apache, nginx, MYsql etc Required 2 Years
Strong experience with Cookie Security, Web Browser Security, Server side encryptions, Data Encryption at Rest and Key management Required 3 Years
Hands-on experience in performance monitoring enablement to manage the Scaling up and down of the environments Required 3 Years
Strong scripting skills, specifically in Bash or Python Required 5 Years
Experience in user account management for large organization Required 5 Years
Experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS) like EC2, S3, RDS, ELB, SSM and EBS. Highly desired 2 Years
Good understanding of networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, and routing Highly desired 2 Years
Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Cloudformation, Puppet, or Chef Highly desired 2 Years
Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) will be considered an advantage Required

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) requires the assistance of Linux (RedHat) administrator(s) for the 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 System maintenance by reviewing error logs, system backups, monitoring system performance to prevent slowdowns and disruptions, License deployments and setup, setting up a Linux Satellite server and deployment manager, and providing any needed technical support. The position will also help with the deployment, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and more.
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 DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM).
Strong knowledge of Linux administration, AWS, and networking are required for this role.
This position is required to be on call for evenings and weekends to meet business needs.