We are seeking and experienced Linux administrator for Agile Combat Employment Operations for a Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) System.
location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 79 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Required Skills - Linux administration, enterprise server, Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)
Job Duties -
The X-Lab ACEOPS Administrator will operate, maintain and manage Linux-based systems supporting a software development environment. Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Windows/Linux environment and is responsible for backup and recovery (to include disaster recovery) of system data.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure all data is being backed up on a regular basis
- Ensure backup system is functioning correctly and periodically test the backup system by restoring files
- Respond appropriately to any system security/virus incident discovered
- Install, configure, monitor, manage and maintain all Linux based servers
- Create and maintain Linux server documentation
- Create and maintain Linux system administration processes and procedures
- Install, configure, manage and maintain Linux server based applications
- Ensure Linux based systems have the appropriate patches installed; including but not limited to, security, applications and OS
-Ensure Linux based systems are running current versions of antivirus software with current virus definition files
- Create, manage and maintain security groups
- Create, manage and maintain user accounts
- Monitor, manage and maintain storage systems and devices • Create and maintain Windows/Linux server images
- Recommend system enhancements, including but not limited to, servers, applications, storage, processes and procedures
- Recommend when additional system resources are required or when existing resources should be retired
- Ensure all appropriate asset management functions are completed as required
- Ensure all Linux servers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies
- All other tasks as assigned by the IT site lead or IT manager
Secondary Responsibilities:
-Create, deploy and maintain Linux desktop packages for software applications
- Ensure Linux desktop and notebook computers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies
- Assist the help desk respond to end users requests/issues
Job Requirements -
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or similar and 5+ years' experience
- Knowledge of the Linux environment and experience with Linux administration
- System Security Implementations
- Linux shell scripting
- Ansible playbook development and management or other competing automation solutions
- Security-Enhanced (SE) Linux and Red Hat repository administration
- Experience applying containers (Docker) and use of container orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Experience with system hardening using industry best practices
Must have technical skills supporting a varied and diverse environment including enterprise server setup, deployment and maintenance. Understanding of configuration managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). Understanding of what IT's role is in Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) and how it can be applied to PaaS.
Desired Skills & Experience -
- Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
- Multi-Factor Authentication implementation like IPA and ADFS
- OpenShift and OpenStack
- VMware ESXI
- Nutanix
- QAS/VAS • Windows Active Directory
- Backup and Recovery technologies
- Containers and Container Orchestration products
- Knowledge of Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira and Confluence
- Understand the concept of PaaS and SaaS
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery and how it applies to IT and IT products
- Experience with C2BMC Integration
- Understanding of the Agile processes
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
