Linux Systems Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Westlake, TX that is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator.

Responsibilities:
* Identify gaps and process improvements to enhance the stability of the environment
* Collaborating with various vendors (Redhat, HP, Dell, IBM AIX etc.) on RCA's and implementing the solution
* Seek out & share new ideas, approaches & industry insights towards automation & stability in infrastructure domain, self-service & self-healing

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in IT across a broad range of technologies, with specific experience for few years in working in server and storage infrastructure technologies
Linux, primarily Redhat Linux 7, 8 and 9
* General Linux security knowledge (e.g. Identity and Access management, Delinea (formerly known as Centrify)
* Troubleshooting skills on OS, hardware and storage issues
* Good to have coding experience in node or angular
* Experience driving Incident calls and working with Enterprise level customers and app teams
* Proven experience with Veritas products like Storage Foundation/Veritas Cluster Server is a plus
* Windows, VMWare and OLVM(Oracle Logical Volume Manager) experience is a huge plus
* Experience with Storage subsystems and SAN/NAS/CAS Infrastructure is a huge plus
* Proven experience in working with Server Operations & Infrastructure team
* Expert in driving the crisis / high severity incident calls
* Expert in Agile methodology & IT Service Management
* Good understanding of infrastructure tech stack (Linux, AIX, Windows, VMWare, OpenStack, HP, Dell & AIX server hardware)
* Experience in Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager (OLVM) is a huge plus

Experience with:
* Disk storage management
* Virtualization technologies, preferred knowledge on VMware ESX servers
* Virtualization experience (VMware)
* On-call coverage experience
* Shell Scripting, Python

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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