Senior Linux Administrator

InfoWeb Systems, Inc. has the following requirement for our direct client, Collins Aerospace. All candidates must have GREAT COMMUNICATION skills and SOLID WORK EXPERIENCE.

Location: HYBRID - Annapolis, MD area**

Duration: 12+ months with possible C2H or extension

Rate: $55-65/hr C2C

Interview: 2 Rounds – Zoom screening and panel (maybe in-person but possibly virtual)

Schedule: Mon-Friday, hybrid schedule at Annapolis Office; 4 days onsite and 1 remote

**Work Schedule: Mon-Friday hybrid (Primarily on site) schedule at Annapolis Office; 4 days onsite and 1 remote. Schedule varies by week due to coverage.

Title: Senior Linux System Administrator (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Collins Aerospace Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) Networks and Messaging Services support over 1,500 aviation customers, transmitting over 75 million messages per day across the Aviation community. We are currently seeking a senior-level Linux Administrator to join the Messaging Application Engineering team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a team player with an ambitious and diverse technical background. In addition, this person must be an articulate problem solver who is passionate about standardization, a champion for systematic design, and comfortable working in a highly collaborative/fast-paced environment.

Employees working in Hybrid roles will regularly work >50% onsite and <50% offsite. The ratio of time working on-site will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Primary Responsibilities

• The Linux Administrator is responsible for the sustainment and maintenance of our core servers Linux within a Bare Metal infrastructure to appropriate standards
• and best practices in a fast-paced work environment
• Their responsibilities will include administering system-level procedures; patch management; service layer application; deployment creation; redundancy
• management, and certificate management
• Work with developers to build containerization that promotes automated, continuous integration and accelerates delivery of new products and services
• Install upgrades, configure, test, and support system software
• Some on-site duties include racking devices, cabling, and deploying new systems in multiple data centers. Able to lift 40lbs.
• Perform configurations and adjustments to enhance system performance.
• Perform automated and manual backup and restorative processes
• Ensure the necessary security procedures are implemented and enforced across their work

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 2 years relevant experience or in absence of a degree, 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with the Linux CLI, debugging tools, and network stack
• Working knowledge of core networking, subnetting, firewalls, and routing
• Proficient in configuration, troubleshooting, installation, operation, maintenance, and system administration of Multiple Linux distros such as RHEL and Ubuntu
• Ability to create shell programs and utility scripts
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system hardware, software, and connectivity issues
• Ability to work independently in an international, cross-functional team environment, including occasional off-hours tasks and meetings
• Ability to multi-task, prioritizes workload, and successfully handle competing deadlines
• Ability to support hybrid (Primarily on site) schedule at Annapolis Office

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with IBM MQ
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Containerization
• Experience with storage appliances (TrueNAS, FreeNas) with a focus on NAS and ISCSI protocols
• Ability to support a 24x7 rotating on-call schedule will be required in this position
• Occasional travel, as needed, less than 20 days a year.
• Experience working with Configuration Management Systems (git in particular)
• Experience Solaris and ZFS

Thanks!

Mary

Mary Loney Bichell

InfoWeb Systems, Inc.