What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linux Systems Architect position at freedomconsulting?
Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Systems Architect with extensive experience designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-grade Linux environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS cloud services, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and a thorough technical understanding of both hardware and software systems. This role requires someone who can work independently or as part of a collaborative engineering team, proactively analyze system logs to identify root causes, and architect secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, design, and deploy Linux-based infrastructure solutions across on-premises and AWS environments.
- Lead cloud modernization efforts, including migration, automation, performance optimization, and security hardening.
- Collaborate with existing project teams to:
- Understand and document the existing geospatial data, metadata, workflows, and code.
- Understand and document the requirements for data management and security.
- Understand and document the existing IT infrastructure.
- Establish short-term recommendations for improved data throughput and integrity, and work with the team to implement these changes.
- Develop, define and document system and application architecture that optimizes the system for better data throughput, cost, operational insight, development environments, system support, and system administration. Propose a strategy to move from existing systems to optimized systems and workflows, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. These recommendations shall include:
- IT infrastructure to support data processing system
- GIS environment and business intelligence
- Processing and storage environments for data to be processed and displayed using geospatial web services.
- Operations & Maintenance and Development:
- Lead the implementation, and maintenance of medium to large-scale government data warehouses and digital archive management systems.
- Develop and implement solutions adhering to Agency (desired) facility, compute, storage, and network policies and strategies.
- Implement and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for government systems to interconnect.
- Monitor and report on metrics, performance, system health, and status of large-scale storage and processing systems.
- Help Desk:
- Provide escalation expert support for users in medium to large-scale data centers. Manage and resolve tiered problem resolution and user response.
- Data Standards and Technologies:
- Demonstrate expertise in geospatial data standards including NITF (2.0 & higher), JPEG, GeoTIFF, Digital Rast Graphics, Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DTED), and Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM).
- Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles and applications.
- Experience with MPEG and MPEG-TS formats.
- Skilled in HTML and HTML5 development.
- Familiarity with various geospatial data feeds (specific feeds redacted).
- Software and Hardware Management:
- Extensive experience with Apache Web Server, PostgreSQL/PostGIS databases, OMAR, and OSSIM software.
- Proficiency in RedHat Linux and Microsoft Windows Server administration, including FreeIPA management.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint) and Microsoft Internet Information Services.
- Expertise in OGC Web Services (WMS, WFS, WCS).
- Experience with Google Earth Client and Electronic Light Table applications (e.g., Remote View, SOCETGxP).
- Deploy and maintain Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions.
- Install, deploy, and maintain firewalls, switches, and routers.
- System Administration and Security:
- Manage storage maintenance and capacity planning.
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues effectively.
- Develop scripts using WSH, LINUX shell, and other scripting languages.
- Administer and manage audit logs for security and compliance.
- Maintain and enhance security systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in geospatial solutions architecture or a similar role
- Strong understanding of government data management practices and security protocols.
- TS/SCI cleared
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), AWS Certified Solution Architect, Esri Enterprise System Design Certification).
- Experience in the IC
- Advanced troubleshooting skills, including log analysis, performance tuning, and root cause identification.
- Strong understanding of hardware components, virtualization, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN), and storage technologies.
- Experience with automation and configuration management tools.
- Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work-life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Fully paid life and disability
Annual logo wear allowance
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture? Contact us today! We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.
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