Linux Engineer

Job Description

Job Activities

There are various technical tasks that will need to be performed in this role. Some of these tasks can include:

• Troubleshoot various Linux server related issues.
• Provide Oracle ZFS system support.
• Install and configure Red Hat Linux Server systems.
• Build out both physical and virtual systems.
• Engineer and provide consultation for custom system solutions.
• Manage, analyze and tune VMware Clusters.
• Work with Developers to maintain customer applications.
• Perform system upgrades.
• Ensure Backups are completed and assist in any recoveries if needed.
• Document all required work as required by customer.
• Provide advanced Linux Support as needed.
• Monitor system performance.
• Install, configure and maintain system software, both commercial packages and various freely available software (including Apache, MySQL, Postgres, PHP, ZFS, etc.).
• Patch both system and 3rd party vendor software to ensure security and stability. Monitor for patch releases and work with the customers and other admins to ensure the patches are applied in a timely manner.
• Provide consulting in both the selection and purchase of hardware and software.
• Ensure the secure and effective operation of computing systems through compliance with procedures and IT Internal Operating Procedures.
• Work with other system engineers and vendors to resolve both hardware and software issues.
• Work with local bargaining unit personnel on hardware installation and hardware repairs where it is outside the scope of a vendor.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or related field) or combined work experience plus education of 7 years.
• Excellent interpersonal skills suitable for user support and the ability to work well with peer system administrators is required.
• Experience with creating scripts using BASH or other scripting languages is required.
• Experience performing troubleshooting and system administration with Linux Servers and VMware Clusters.
• Experience supporting large storage systems
• Demonstrated capabilities to work in a dynamic environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Red Hat Linux operating systems is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of open source web application services, such as Apache, is desired.
• Previous experience working in a government, scientific or other highly technical environment strongly desired.
• Good documentation skills are also desired.
• Docker, CICD and GITLab experience

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 PIV credential.