Advanced Systems Administrators

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce in Tampa, Florida is looking for Advanced Systems Administrators. Qualified candidates will be configuration, maintenance, administration and troubleshooting of Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, OEL, and SUSE) using Python, Ansible, Bash, IaC, CI/CD, RHEL, Ubuntu, OEL, RedHat and Docker; Shell scripting (Bash, Python) for automation tasks and system management; User and permissions coordination, file system maintenance, package management, Linux patching, Security Hardening, and Security Vulnerability; Developing automation scripts and workflows using scripting languages (Python, Bash); Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet; Automating repetitive tasks, configuration coordination, and deployment processes; Building and deploying Docker containers for applications; Creating Docker images, coordinating Docker registries, and optimizing container performance; Implementing container orchestration with Docker Compose and Docker Swarm; Deploying, scaling, and coordinating containerized applications with Kubernetes; Implementing Kubernetes best practices for reliability, scalability, and security; Setting up and configuring Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines; Creating and coordinating Jenkins jobs for building, testing, and deploying applications; Integrating Jenkins with version control systems (Git) and other tools (Docker, Kubernetes); Configuring and optimizing virtualized environments for performance and resource utilization; Implementing backup, disaster recovery, and high availability solutions with VMware technologies; Provisioning cloud resources in Azure and AWS environments (compute, storage, networking); Deploying and overseeing virtual machines, containers, and serverless applications in the cloud; and Implementing cloud security best practices, monitoring, and cost optimization strategies.

Salary: $76.00 to $90.00/hr.

REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements: Master's Degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Applications, Information Technology or Engineering and one years' experience in position or one years' experience in IT field (or Bachelor's Degree or foreign degree equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Applications, Information Technology or Engineering and five years experience in position or IT field)

Special requirements: Experience with configuration and administration of Linux-based systems, Python, IaC, CI/CD, RHEL, Ubuntu, OEL, RedHat and Docker. Up to 100% travel to various unanticipated domestic client sites in US required.

Qualified candidates should apply online at: and enter the Ref #17012 in Search field. 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.

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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