System Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Kennett Square, PA that is seeking a System Administrator.

Responsibilities:
* Manage RedHat 6, 7, 8, 9 servers from both a hardware and operating system standpoint
* Manage support of VMware vSphere hypervisor to allow hosting of servers in a virtualized highly available environment
* Configure and maintain server processes, configurations, and backups
* Maintain and monitor Linux and VMware platform health and performance
* Maintain server inventory information to ensure accuracy of configuration management DB
* Support the production release management system for documenting, planning, and implementing IT changes
* Plan, coordinate, communicate and implement security patching activities for Linux server platforms
* Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
* Assist in racking and stacking of servers in company datacenters
* Provide 24x7 support and participate in on call rotation for critical production systems
* Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
* Provide technical expertise and/or solution delivery support for maintaining performance and reliability of server solutions
* Maintain and enhance engagement with business and IT partners to sustain service levels and high availability of server compute services; Visible and accessible to clients providing guidance for how to successfully request new devices as needed

REQUIREMENTS:
* Expert in Unix system administration
* Red Hat Linux experience
* Oracle Linux experience
* Experience with Red Hat PCS clustering
* Solaris experience is helpful, but not required
* Storage administration experience (ZFS, LVM, Veritas)
* Ability to create original script/programs for system administration in at least one of these languages: Bourne shell, Perl, Python, Java (preferred)
* Experience with Ansible, especially supporting build and patch automation for RHEL and OEL (preferred)

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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