Linux Systems Administrator (W2 Contract)

Job Title: Linux System Administration

Location: Dallas, TX(Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months W2 Contract

Custom Skill Requirements:

• ITO System Administrator
• Linux System Administration
• Multi-Cloud Administration
• Pacemaker Cluster Management

THIS IS A MUST:

Complete end-to-end deployment of OCI; rather, it s a part of the Project RedHat/OpenShift.

Linux System Administration:

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers (Suse, Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.).
• Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Apply patches, updates, and security configurations to ensure system integrity.
• Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, etc.) to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices for consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Design and implement disaster recovery plans for Linux systems and cloud environments.
• Manage backup solutions and ensure data integrity and availability
• Implement and enforce security best practices for Linux systems and cloud environments.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

Pacemaker Cluster Management:

• Design, implement, and manage high-availability (HA) clusters and DR using Pacemaker and Corosync.
• Configure and maintain resource agents, constraints, and failover mechanisms.
• Monitor cluster health and resolve issues related to node failures, resource allocation, and quorum.
• Perform regular testing and failover drills to ensure cluster reliability.
• Integrate Pacemaker with other technologies such as DRBD, iSCSI, NFS, and Apache.

Multi-Cloud Administration:

• Manage and optimize workloads across multiple cloud platforms Oracle Cloud (OCI) and AWS.
• Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking.
• Automate cloud deployments and management using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Ensure seamless integration between on-premises and cloud environments.

Job Duties:

• Process Flows
• Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members
• Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility
• Participate in data conversion and data maintenance
• Provide best practice and industry-specific solutions
• Advise on and provide alternative (out-of-the-box) solutions
• Provide thought leadership as well as hands-on technical configuration/development as needed.
• Participate as a team member of the functional team

Perform other duties as assigned.