Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Skills
Linux
Account Management
Ansible
Bash
Desktop Management
Docker
Linux Administration
Operating Systems
Technical Support
Servers
Ubuntu
CentOS
Perl
Red Hat Linux
DataDog
Job Details
Responsibilities & Duties
- This position supports and administers on-premises Linux resources, including physical and virtual scientific Linux desktops and servers
Specific responsibilities include:
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, Operating System and application issues in server and desktop environments
- Assist in developing automated builds of physical and virtual desktops and servers
- Work with systems staff to enhance our Configuration Management infrastructure
- Evaluate performance impacts of planned operating system changes
- Update and expand existing systems monitoring capabilities
- Develop automation tools for systems administration
- Maintain account management procedures to support growing number of researchers and scientists
- Provide technical support to researchers using Linux resources, troubleshoot problems and develop appropriate computational strategies
- Consult and collaborate with scientist co-workers to determine best system configurations for applications
Requirements - QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Minimum of 5 years RedHat, CentOS and/or Ubuntu Linux system administration experience
- Minimum of 3 years scripting experience with Bash, Perl or Python
- Prior experience with configuration management tools, such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet
- Prior experience with physical Linux hardware
Preferred
- Experience with GPU compute in server and desktop environments
- Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Singularity
Attributes For Success
- Provide technical expertise to improve Linux server and desktop management, performance, and resiliency
- Analytical thinking and problem solving skills for effective troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Ability to work both independently and as part of the team; flexibility in dealing with assignments and in working on several projects simultaneously
- Ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and computer knowledge
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