Linux Systems Engineer

Tatitlek provides Information Technology Operations and Maintenance Support (ITO&MS) for the BEP's Chief Information Officer (CIO) Directorate's Office; Office of Information Technology Operations (OITO) in support of BEP's printing services mission. These services are provided 24/7. Personnel are responsible for providing an effective, efficient, and proactive approach to managing, supporting, securing, and maintaining the BEP IT network infrastructure and systems to ensure a sustainable, efficient, effective, and highly reliable environment for government employees and contractors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for installing, updating, patching, removing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining all existing and future installations of Red Hat Linux servers.
• The number of Linux Red Hat devices are expected to increase, the quantity could increase by as much as 50% over the next few years depending on BEP's business needs.
• Identify opportunities for automation, collaborate with teams to determine highest value tasks, and implement automation solutions to reduce manhours on routine tasks.
• Improving efficiency, accuracy, and speed in business processes, ultimately leading to increased productivity and reduced costs.
• Responsible for the performance, equipment reliability, uptime percentage, design, development, and optimization of automation systems, and processes to improve production efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Monitor and report on network utilization, resource consumption, and performance metrics to optimize software performance.
• Provide customers with seamless transitions to leading edge solutions which meet security requirements.
• Provide operations and maintenance for development and test environments and provide specialized support for mission specific systems and applications.
• Work closely with product, operations, and engineering teams within the organization to understand requirements and translate them into scalable automation solutions.
• Continuously research and explore new testing tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance the overall testing process.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator, Red Hat Certified Systems. Administrator (RHCSA) or Preferred Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• At least four (4) years of experience administering and maintaining Linux Operating Systems.
• Experience with Linux on a virtualized platform (Nutanix, VMWare or Microsoft Hyper-V) is preferred.
• Preferred experience as Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation.
• Preferred experience as Red Hat Certified Specialist in Microsoft Windows Automation with Ansible.
• H.S Diploma or GED.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have a clear background with no derogatory financial history.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods. Occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs. Must possess good vision and hearing capabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to work on-site at the Washington DC facility. Remote work is not authorized. Work is performed in a normal office setting. Ability to work off hours and/or weekends in emergency situations.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran's status or employment.