Location: ONSITE- Minneapolis MN
Duration: 6 months
Role: Linux administrator
"System Administration & Management
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux servers across multiple distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE)
• Manage physical, virtual Linux environments (VMware)
• Perform system updates, patches, and security hardening following best practices
• Configure and manage system services, daemons, and startup processes (systemd, init.d)
• Implement and maintain user account management, access controls, and sudo policies
• Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and capacity planning
• Manage disk storage, LVM, filesystems, and partition schemes
• Configure and optimize kernel parameters and system tuning
Server Infrastructure & Deployment
• Deploy and provision new Linux servers using automation tools and kickstart/preseed configurations
• Manage server lifecycle from provisioning to decommissioning
• Implement load balancing and failover mechanisms
• Manage virtual machine environments and hypervisors
• Optimize server performance through tuning and resource allocation
Networking & Connectivity
• Configure network interfaces, routing, VLANs, and bonding/teaming
• Manage firewalls using iptables, firewalld, or nftables
• Configure DNS, DHCP, and network services
• Implement VPN solutions (OpenVPN, IPsec, WireGuard)
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues
• Configure SELinux/AppArmor security policies
• Manage SSL/TLS certificates and key management
Storage & Backup Management
• Configure and manage local and network storage (NFS, CIFS/Samba, iSCSI)
• Implement RAID configurations and disk redundancy
• Manage logical volume management (LVM) and filesystem optimization
• Design and implement backup and recovery strategies
• Configure and maintain backup solutions (rsync, Bacula, Amanda, Veeam, Commvault)
• Perform regular backup testing and disaster recovery drills
• Manage data retention policies and archival strategies
Security & Compliance
• Implement security best practices and hardening standards (CIS benchmarks, STIG)
• Configure and manage authentication systems (LDAP, Active Directory integration, Kerberos)
• Implement SSH key management and secure remote access
• Configure intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)
• Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Manage security patches and emergency updates
• Implement file integrity monitoring (AIDE, Tripwire)
• Configure audit logging and centralized log management
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2)
Monitoring & Performance Tuning
• Implement comprehensive monitoring using tools like Datadog
• Configure alerting for critical system events and thresholds
• Monitor system logs using centralized logging solutions (ELK Stack, Splunk, rsyslog)
• Analyze system performance metrics (CPU, memory, disk I/O, network)
• Optimize system performance through kernel tuning and resource management
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and resource contention
• Implement capacity planning based on growth trends
Automation & Scripting
• Develop shell scripts (Bash, Python, Perl) for automation and task scheduling
• Develop monitoring scripts and health check utilities
• Automate backup and recovery procedures
Web & Application Server Management
• Install and configure web servers (Apache, Nginx)
• Manage application servers (Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic)
• Configure reverse proxies and SSL/TLS termination
• Optimize web server performance and caching
• Implement log rotation and management
• Support development teams with server configurations
Database Server Support
• Install and configure database servers (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Perform basic database administration tasks and backups
• Monitor database server performance and resource usage
• Coordinate with DBAs for advanced database operations
• Implement database replication and high availability
Troubleshooting & Support
• Diagnose and resolve system issues, crashes, and performance problems
• Troubleshoot boot failures, kernel panics, and hardware issues
• Analyze system logs and error messages for root cause analysis
• Respond to incidents and service requests in a timely manner
• Escalate complex issues to appropriate teams or vendors
• Document troubleshooting procedures and resolutions"
Essential Skills: Linux administrator
Desirable Skills:
Keyword:
Skills: Unix / Linux Basics and Commands~System Z - z/Linux
Experience Required: 10 & Above
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