Sr Linux Administrator

job summary:

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.

location: Annapolis, Maryland

job type: Contract

salary: $50 - 55 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: No Degree Required



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

- 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 your work

qualifications:

- 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

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.