Senior Linux Engineer

Title: Senior Linux Engineer (On-site) | Location: Boca Raton, FL | Duration: Long-Term

Required Skills and Experience

* RHEL Linux 8/9 administration/patch management.

* Linux Server builds and custom configurations.

* Performance tuning of Oracle database servers.

* Server Security vulnerability management.

* SolarWinds monitoring.

* Ansible playbook development.

* Ansible Automation Platform management and upgrades.

* Satellite 6 management and upgrades.

* VMware operational knowledge.

* Good knowledge of automation.

* Good server migrations skills.

* Good troubleshooting skills.

* Strong skills in TCP/IP networking, network topology and firewalled environments.

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Storage management basics.

* Database administration basics.

* Windows administration basics.

* Cloud integration basics.

* Veritas NetBackup management basics.

* Understanding of applications like JBoss, WebSphere, Splunk and HP ALM.

Primary Responsibilities

* System tunings to application specific requirements. Systems standardization and automation.

* Keeping the UNIX environment compliant with the technology roadmap, such as OS & hardware upgrades, 3rd party software upgrades.

* Work on incident tickets and resolve in a timely manner.

* Remediate Secunia OS vulnerabilities as required by regular security audits.

* Perform quarterly patching of RedHat to ensure systems are compliant and pass strict PCI security requirements as dictated by regular audits from security team.

* Interface with IT and business clients at all levels of the organization.

* Rotating on-call Unix/Linux support in a 24X7 environment.

* Documentation of work.

* Install, configure, and maintain Linux operating systems and related software.

* Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of Linux-based infrastructure.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Linux-based solutions that meet business needs.

* Research and development of new technology as required by business initiatives and management vision.

Education

* Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Systems, or another related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Why Kyra?

Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA.

Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 3 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won other numerous awards including the coveted INC magazine s one of America s Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra's commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch.

Background & References

Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.