Linux Administrator

1 year contract

Office located in San Jose, CA

Client in the systems design industry

Job description:

Requirements: design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's Linux-based servers and infrastructure. Ensure these systems are stable, secure, and perform optimally to support business operations.

Key Responsibilities

· System Installation and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) and associated software/tools.

· Performance Monitoring and Tuning: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and reliability.

· Security Management: Implement and manage security protocols, and access controls. Apply security patches and updates regularly to protect systems from vulnerabilities.

· Scripting and Automation: Utilize scripting languages (Bash, Python, Perl) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to streamline routine administrative tasks and deploy configurations efficiently.

· Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced technical support for all Linux-related issues, diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software problems.

· Collaboration: Work closely with development, networking, and other IT teams to deploy applications, integrate new technologies, and manage project lifecycles.

· Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills

· Experience: Proven experience as a Linux Administrator or similar role in a production environment.

· Operating Systems: In-depth knowledge of various Linux distributions and their underlying components (kernel, file systems, networking).

· Automation: Proficiency with automation/configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

· Scripting: Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Perl.

· Cloud & Virtualization: Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is often required.

· Networking: Solid understanding of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SSH).

· Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.

· Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively within a team and explaining technical issues clearly.

· Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)) are highly valued.

Core Technologies

· Operating Systems: RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, SUSE

· Automation Tools: Ansible, Puppet, Chef

· Scripting Languages: Bash, Python, Perl

· Virtualization: VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes

· Monitoring Tools: Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana

· Web Servers: Apache, Nginx

· Networking Services: DNS, SSH, LDAP