Sr. Systems Administrator – Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Onsite)

Sr. System Administrator - Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Onsite)

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Sr. System Administrator – Red Hat Enterprise Linux for their Vancouver, WA location. This position will work within the Operational Infrastructure organization within Transmission Technology group in the IT business line. This position will be part of a small group focused on automation and Infrastructure as code. This position will provide Operating System configuration, security hardening, system patching and collaborating with other team members to automate OS configuration leveraging our suite of on prem private cloud tools. The group also provides General Support System infrastructure maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, emergency response, client support, system energization/acceptance testing, and performance analysis and trending.

This Onsite position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you!


Key Responsibilities for Sr. Systems Administrator – Red Hat Enterprise Linux:

• Under technical oversight, use professional level skills/knowledge to perform system administration of the following systems.

• Configuring applicable software and systems, maintaining local documentation, installing/updating/removing software, applying change control processes and procedures, planning, and preparing for future growth, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues, and performing system-related training for the following systems.

• Linux Server administration; primarily RHEL.

• VMware Virtualization infrastructure (vCenter, NSX, Aria Suite) support.

• Manage configuration management for Linux Enterprise Environment (e.g., Puppet, Ansible, Salt, Chef etc.).

• Source control management (GIT); install, update, and maintain code releases per established procedures.

• Implement and maintain least privileged and role-based access control models.

• Design and support baseline hardening configurations and exceptions for Linux OS.

• Assist and guide software deployment services and package management.

• Drive and support DevOps best practices.

• Provide coding/scripting (Bash or Python) expertise and assistance.

• Design and maintain patching, repository using RHEL Satellite.

• Work on an Infrastructure in predominately air-gapped or isolated environments, designs and procedures.

• Research, test, and draft / document standardized technical procedures for the deployment of server and workstation computer hardware and associated operating systems; organize, store, and dispose of superseded documents in accordance with Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards.

• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.

• Perform regular assessments of newly discovered vulnerabilities on a wide range of operational network devices, computer systems devices and various software packages. Document patch and vulnerability applicability assessments and recommend vulnerability mitigation options. Report any concerns to the manager.

• Respond to support calls utilizing change management software to process and complete the tasks necessary for resolution of technical client issues; unusually complex issues may include involvement of the appropriate manager or team lead.

• Provide advice and recommendations for process / procedural changes that may become necessary due to system changes, upgrades, etc. to appropriate manager / team lead / stakeholders.

• Provide input and recommendations to the manager, technical lead, and staff regarding computer infrastructure decisions, and create tasks to fulfill management-directed goals.

• Support and assist the team lead and North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP) subject matter experts (SMEs) with implementing, analyzing, and reporting on the operational compliance of all Control Center cyber assets.

• Develop, draft, and recommend improvements to the Control Center’s procedures and processes for compliance with client and NERC-CIP standards and policies.

• Develop, draft, and recommend improvements to the Control Center’s procedures and processes for Grid Modernization project, as well as other capital and expense projects.

• Assist management with the implementation and promotion of approved operational compliance process improvement efforts, specifically as relates to the administration of the above referenced systems.

• May be required to carry a client supplied cell phone and work non-core hours when requested.

Requirements/Qualifications for Sr. Systems Administrator – Red Hat Enterprise Linux:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

  • 6 years of experience is required with an associate or bachelor’s degree in applicable fields.

  • 10 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.

• Experience must include direct work experience in Information Technology performing System Administration.

• Experience includes a minimum combination of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

• Working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully support and maintain a virtualized and converged computer environment.

• 5 years of experience with the following:

  • Working knowledge and experience sufficient to successfully support, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Linux Infrastructure.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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 Job ID: 13767